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During the period from january to september 2025, salvadoran exports totaled US$5.71 million, according to data from the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR).
Of the total exported, manufacturing industries accounted for the largest share, with US$7.97 million, consolidating their position as the main driver of foreign trade. Mining and quarrying came in second, with US$59.52 million, reflecting sustained growth driven by international demand for minerals and construction materials.
Agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing totaled US$21.99 million, with a more moderate performance due to climatic factors and fluctuations in international prices for agricultural products.
These results reflect a stable performance of the salvadoran export sector during the first nine months of the year, with a steady boost in manufacturing and a gradual recovery in the mining sector.
Foreign trade in september 2025: stability and greater manufacturing dynamism
In september, exports totaled US$536.67 million, a figure like that of previous months, maintaining stable export flows.
The manufacturing sector continues to lead, with US$446.25 million, equivalent to 83% of total exports, followed by agriculture with US$10.96 million, and mining with US$0.08 million, showing a slight but sustained increase.
Regarding imports, the total reached US$1,498.41 million, driven by demand for industrial inputs and capital goods, especially in the manufacturing sector, which represented US$1,378.89 million.
Year-on-year comparison: stable exports, rising imports
Compared to september 2024, exports showed a slight decrease of 0.8%, falling from US$540.75 million to US$536.67 million.
The manufacturing sector saw marginal growth of 0.4%, while agriculture decreased 22.9%, affected by market and weather conditions.
In contrast, mining increased 60%, although its total share remains low.
Imports grew 19% year-over-year, driven by the manufacturing industry, which increased its purchases by 18.9%, and by mining, which experienced a rebound of over 1,100% due to increased purchases of materials and machinery.
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