A. M. El Salvador’s exports continue to show a positive and sustained trend during the first half of 2025, according to the latest data from the Banco Central de Reserva. A report by the Corporación de Exportadores de El Salvador (COEXPORT) highlights the main sectors driving this growth, reflecting a dynamic and diversifying economy.
The food and beverage sector is the undisputed leader, recording impressive growth. In the same period last year, exports in this sector reached US$319 million, a figure that rose to US$371 million by june 2025. This increase highlights the production capacity and international demand for salvadoran products in this sector.
Second on the list of growth is the plastics and rubber sector, which also shows significant progress. Its exports rose from US$268 million in 2024 to US$314 million in 2025. This performance underscores the importance of the manufacturing industry and its contribution to the country’s trade balance.
Other sectors contributing to this positive outlook include metalworking, whose exports rose from US$182 million to US$236 million, and paper and cardboard, which increased from US$196 million to US$222 million. The diversification of El Salvador’s export basket is a sign of economic strength.
Likewise, the textile sector, traditionally strong in the country, also shows an increase, albeit more moderate. Its exports rose from US$164 million in 2024 to US$167 million in June 2025. This growth, together with the other sectors, paints a picture of stability and progress in salvadoran foreign trade.
The steady growth in these key sectors not only benefits the national economy but also consolidates El Salvador’s position as a reliable and competitive trading partner. This export performance is fundamental to job creation and the country’s economic development.
