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Salvadoran exports continue to show signs of growth during the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by the Corporación de Exportadores de El Salvador (COEXPORT). As of march, the country registered an increase of 3.6% in the value of exports, reaching US$1,663.4 million, in an international context still marked by the economic slowdown and uncertainty in global markets.
This growth was also accompanied by a 5.4% increase in exported volume, which indicates that the dynamism of the sector not only responds to prices, but also to a greater quantity of products placed abroad. This behavior suggests a progressive recovery of international demand for salvadoran goods.
One of the sectors that stood out the most was coffee, whose exports registered a notable growth of 61%, positioning itself as the main driver of export performance so far this year. This rebound responds both to better production conditions and to greater demand in international markets, where salvadoran coffee maintains recognition for its quality.
In addition, the report points out an important change in the country’s commercial dynamics: greater momentum in markets outside Central America. This data reflects an effort to diversify export destinations, reducing dependence on the region’s traditional partners and taking advantage of opportunities in other broader and more competitive markets.
According to figures from the Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador, this export behavior occurs in an environment where countries seek to adapt to new global economic conditions, including variations in logistics costs, changes in demand and inflationary pressures.
In general terms, the performance of El Salvador’s exports during the first months of 2026 reflects a moderate but sustained expansion, driven mainly by specific sectors such as coffee and by opening new markets. However, the challenge for the rest of the year will be to maintain this pace of growth in an international scenario that continues to be challenging.
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