A. M. El Salvador’s imports reached US$1,447.3 million in january 2025, reflecting an increase of 15.2% compared to the US$1,256 million registered in the same month of 2024. This increase of US$191.3 million also represents a growth compared to december 2024, when imports totaled US$1,396.93 million, according to the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR).
The BCR report details that imports of consumer goods grew by 17.2%, while intermediate goods increased by 16.8% and capital goods by 16.5%. However, inputs for maquila continue to decline, registering a contraction of 34.7%.
By sector, the manufacturing industry led imports with a total of US$1,347.36 million. It was followed by agricultural products with US$64.95 million, gas and electricity supply with US$4.13 million, and the rest of products with US$1,347.07 million.
This growth in imports reflects a greater domestic demand and a reactivation of trade, although it could also indicate a greater dependence on foreign goods.
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