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Centro de Trámites de Importaciones y Exportaciones (CIEX) authorized more than 16,000 exports during july 2026—operations representing a value exceeding US$340.5 million—according to the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR).
The data reflects salvadoran foreign trade activity for the month, with thousands of companies and exporters shipping products to various international markets. Exports remain a primary source of revenue for the country, enabling the sale of locally produced goods abroad.
According to information released by the BCR, the more than 16,000 export authorizations were processed through CIEX El Salvador, the platform responsible for facilitating and streamlining international trade procedures.
The US$340.5 million figure highlights the dynamic nature of export operations and the importance of maintaining efficient processes to ensure salvadoran products reach their destinations on time. Each authorization represents an essential step in meeting the requirements for exporting goods.
The BCR emphasized that international trade does not stop and that CIEX works to accelerate user processing times. According to the institution, authorizations can be obtained in an average of 37 seconds, helping to reduce waiting times and facilitate commercial operations.
Rapid authorization issuance is crucial for exporting companies, as it streamlines shipping logistics, optimizes processes, and improves responsiveness to international market demands.
In addition to exports, CIEX recorded more than 19,400 imports during july 2026, valued at US$368.86 million. However, exports accounted for a significant portion of the commercial activity managed by the platform during the period.
With these results, CIEX reaffirms its role as a fundamental tool for salvadoran foreign trade by facilitating thousands of transactions each month and helping domestic products reach buyers around the world more quickly and efficiently.
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