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Machinery and equipment products positioned themselves as one of the fastest-growing sectors in El Salvador’s export expansion during 2025. According to data from the Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador, 27 products from this sector expanded their export destinations, becoming the group with the largest presence among salvadoran goods entering new markets.
This information was highlighted by the Minister of Economy, María Luisa Hayem, who noted that salvadoran industry continues to transform and expand its international reach through greater innovation, quality, and competitiveness.
Salvadoran exports reach new markets
During 2025, 204 salvadoran products expanded their export destinations, gaining access for the first time to 60 economies around the world. These new destinations are distributed across five continents, reflecting the growing diversification of the country’s foreign trade.
Among the countries that have received salvadoran products for the first time are:
• Honduras
• Guatemala
• Panama
• Costa Rica
• Dominican Republic
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Peru
• Mexico
• United States
The opening of these markets represents new business opportunities for salvadoran companies and strengthens the presence of Salvadoran production in the international economy.
Machinery and equipment lead growth
Among the various export sectors, machinery and equipment products stand out with 27 products that expanded their export destinations, positioning themselves as the sector with the greatest expansion during the year.
This performance reflects the growth of the salvadoran manufacturing industry linked to the production of equipment, components, and goods used in various production processes.
The dynamism of this sector also demonstrates a process of modernization and diversification of the country’s export offerings, which increasingly includes industrial products with added value.
Other sectors that expanded their exports
In addition to the machinery and equipment sector, other sectors also registered progress in expanding their international markets:
• 26 chemical products
• 25 common metal products
• 17 textile products
These sectors contribute to diversifying the country’s export structure, which encompasses everything from industrial goods to manufactured goods and products from various production segments.
Greater competitiveness in international trade
The increase in salvadoran products in new markets reflects a strengthening of the national industry’s competitiveness. Diversifying trade destinations allows companies to reduce risks, expand business opportunities, and position salvadoran production in different regions of the world.
With 27 machinery and equipment products leading export expansion in 2025, El Salvador is advancing in the consolidation of its industry and strengthening its presence in international trade.
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