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The president of the Corporación de Exportadores de El Salvador, (COEXPORT), Silvia Cuéllar, reported that El Salvador has registered positive export performance during the first two months of 2026, reaching US$1.08 billion in value and a volume of 689 million kilograms. These figures reflect increased activity in foreign trade and a growing presence of products in international markets.
This result is particularly significant when compared to the same period in 2025, when exports totaled US$1.046 billion and a volume of 647 million kilograms. The difference demonstrates sustained growth in both indicators, consolidating a favorable trend for the salvadoran export sector.
According to data presented by the head of COEXPORT, the increase represents a 3.3% rise in value and a 6.5% rise in volume, which, she explained, signifies significant progress on two fronts: first, the country is generating more revenue from its exports, and second, it is exporting a greater quantity of products.
Cuéllar emphasized that the growth in volume is especially significant, as it reflects increased domestic production and a broader range of exportable goods. This implies that more productive sectors are actively participating in international trade, which in turn strengthens the country’s economic base.
Meanwhile, the increase in value indicates that exports continue to contribute more foreign currency to the economy, which is key to maintaining economic stability and stimulating other productive sectors. The combination of these two positive indicators suggests that the export sector is not only recovering but also expanding.
The president of COEXPORT also highlighted that this performance is due to increased demand in international markets, as well as the efforts of the business sector to diversify export destinations and improve the competitiveness of salvadoran products.
The dynamism observed in the first months of 2026 positions the export sector as one of the main drivers of economic growth in El Salvador, due to its impact on job creation, foreign exchange earnings, and the strengthening of production chains.
If this trend continues, the country could end the year with a positive trade balance, consolidating its presence in international trade and expanding opportunities for the various sectors that depend on exports.
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