
The Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador (BCR) reported that the United States, Mexico, and Brazil were the top countries of origin for imports authorized electronically by the Centro de Trámites de Importaciones y Exportaciones (CIEX El Salvador) during march 2026.
According to the institution, the United States ranked first among the countries of origin for goods authorized through the CIEX electronic platform, followed by Mexico in second place and Brazil in third.
The report reflects the continued importance of these markets to El Salvador’s trade relations, especially in supplying products and inputs to various economic sectors in the country.
CIEX El Salvador is a platform managed by the BCR that streamlines and simplifies authorization processes related to imports and exports, facilitating business transactions for companies and merchants.

Through this system, users can manage permits and authorizations electronically, reducing waiting times and strengthening the efficiency of foreign trade operations.
The presence of the United States as the main country of origin for imports maintains the historical trend of trade between the two nations, given that this market is one of El Salvador’s main trading partners.
Mexico continues to consolidate its position as an important supplier of goods to the salvadoran market, especially due to its geographic proximity and the existing trade agreements within the region.
Brazil, meanwhile, stands out as one of El Salvador’s main South American partners, particularly for the exchange of industrial and agricultural products and raw materials.
The Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador (BCR) emphasized that the electronic authorizations carried out through CIEX are part of the modernization and digitization strategies for services related to foreign trade, with the goal of facilitating operations for salvadoran importers and exporters.
The institution has also stated on several occasions that streamlining procedures contributes to improving the country’s competitiveness, strengthening trade, and boosting national economic activity.
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