Leading Colombian Companies

In 2024, the ranking of the best companies in Colombia has revealed significant movements compared to the previous year. This ranking, led by Ecopetrol, provides a clear view of the most outstanding companies and their performance across various sectors. Below is a summary of the findings, an evaluation of the strongest sectors, and a detailed list of the companies with their respective sectors.

Sector Evaluation

Mining and Hydrocarbons

This sector dominates the ranking with companies like Ecopetrol, Carbones del Cerrejón, and Drummond Ltd., highlighting the strength of the mining and hydrocarbons sector in the Colombian economy.

Commerce

The commercial sector also shows strength with companies like Almacenes Éxito, D1 S.A.S., and Olímpica, reflecting the importance of retail in the country.

Services

Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM), Nueva EPS S.A., and Comunicación Celular S.A. (Claro Colombia) represent this sector, demonstrating the relevance of public and private services.

Manufacturing

Reficar leads this sector, showing significant revenue growth, followed by companies from various manufacturing industries.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

Although they do not dominate the top 10, companies like Claro Colombia and Telefónica (Movistar) stand out in this sector, underscoring the importance of ICT in economic development.

List of Companies with Sector

Below is a detailed list of the top companies in the ranking, along with their corresponding sectors:

1. Ecopetrol S.A. - Mining - hydrocarbons

2. Refinería de Cartagena S.A.S. (Reficar) - Manufacturing

3. Organización Terpel S.A. - Commerce

4. Carbones del Cerrejón Limited - Mining - hydrocarbons

5. Drummond Ltd. - Mining - hydrocarbons

6. Almacenes Éxito S.A. - Commerce

7. Empresas Públicas de Medellín E.S.P. (EPM) - Services

8. Nueva EPS S.A. - Services

9. Comunicación Celular S.A. (Claro Colombia) - Services

10. D1 S.A.S - Commerce

11. Avianca - Services

12. Colombiana de Comercio S.A. - Commerce

13. Emgesa S.A. - E.S.P. - Services

14. Kopps Commercial S.A.S. - Commerce

15. EPS Sura - Services

16. EPS Sanitas S.A. - Services

17. Jerónimo Martins Colombia S.A.S. - Commerce

18. Cenit Transporte - Services

19. Telefónica (Movistar) - Services

20. Olímpica S.A. - Commerce

This analysis and classification reflect the dynamism and diversity of the main economic sectors in Colombia, highlighting companies that have shown notable performance and significant impact in their respective industries.