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El Salvador’s goods exports closed 2025 at US$6.5 billion, representing an increase of 3%, equivalent to an additional $300 million, compared to 2024, according to Silvia Cuéllar, president of the Corporación de Exportadores de El Salvador (COEXPORT). The result confirms the positive performance of the export sector, even though the last month of the year did not reach the initial projections.
Cuéllar explained that, although the goal was to reach US$7 billion, the final balance exceeded the records for 2023 and 2024, when exports of goods totaled US$6.3 billion. This performance allowed the year to close on a positive note and consolidated a trend of sustained growth in the country’s foreign trade.
The president of COEXPORT highlighted that the increase in exports has a direct impact on job creation, one of the sector’s main objectives. Although job growth has not been rapid, there has been a gradual increase in employment, especially in industries linked to manufacturing.
Among the most dynamic sectors in 2025 are food, plastics, and pharmaceutical companies, which have shown greater capacity for expansion and labor recruitment. These activities have contributed significantly to overall export performance and the strengthening of the productive fabric.
In contrast, Cuéllar pointed out that the textile and clothing sector has not experienced the same level of growth, maintaining a more moderate performance in terms of exports and job creation. This difference reflects the challenges facing the sector in the face of international market conditions and global competition.
Despite these challenges, COEXPORT believes that the end of 2025 leaves a solid foundation for the export sector, with opportunities to continue expanding markets, diversifying products, and strengthening job creation. The growth in goods exports reaffirms the role of foreign trade as one of the key drivers of the salvadoran economy.
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