A. M. El Salvador experienced a remarkable growth in exports, with an increase of 25% in value and 2% in volume, according to Silvia Cuellar, President of COEXPORT, coffee has been one of the most prominent products, showing an exponential increase compared to the previous year.
This increase is largely due to the diversification of markets, an effort that has allowed El Salvador to reach new destinations such as India, Chile, Peru and Bolivia, which strengthens the country’s competitiveness in international trade.
According to Silvia Cuellar, despite a negative closing in 2024, this year has started with a positive trend, driven by key sectors such as plastics and pharmaceuticals, which have seen significant increases compared to the previous year. In addition, the food and beverage sector has registered remarkable growth, which bodes well for a promising 2025 for these products, which continue to gain ground in international markets.
The salvadoran government has played a crucial role in the expansion of these exports, reaching agreements with traditional and new markets. Cuellar stressed the importance of diversifying export destinations and not relying solely on the United States, especially when considering the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru, which opens new opportunities. The focus is also on Mercosur, which could bring new expectations for the country’s export companies.
She also highlighted El Salvador’s participation in the EXPOCOMER fair, where national products received great interest from international buyers, which confirms the positive trend in the global demand for Salvadoran products. Cuellar said that this type of events is key to position El Salvador in new markets and strengthen its international presence, which, in the long term, will benefit the national economy.
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