A. M. 
Merchandise exports in El Salvador registered a significant variation in august 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to data published in the official table of the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR).
In august 2025, manufacturing industries led commercial activity with exports valued at $456.98 million. The agricultural, livestock, forestry, and fishing sectors totaled $15.6 million, while mining and quarrying reported $0.04 million.
Monthly comparison 2025
Throughout 2025, manufacturing industries showed fluctuating values, reaching their peak in june ($527.58 million) and closing august at $456.98 million, which represents a decrease compared to previous months.
The agricultural sector had the greatest activity in march (31.55 million), falling to 15.6 million by august 2025.
The mining sector remained stable with minimal variations, standing at 0.04 million in august.
Difference compared to august 2024
Comparing the data for august 2025 with the same month last year, a decrease is evident in the main sectors:
Manufacturing industries: From 441.99 million in august 2024 to 456.98 million in august 2025, representing an increase of 14.99 million.
Agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing: From 19.45 million in august 2024 to 15.6 million in august 2025, a decrease of 3.85 million.
Mining and quarrying: From 0.08 million in august 2024 to 0.04 million in august 2025, a decrease of 0.04 million.
The official analysis shows that, comparing august 2024 and august 2025, the industrial sector grew, while the agricultural and mining sectors experienced declines. On a monthly basis, export values tend to fluctuate, with manufactured goods being El Salvador’s main commercial driver.
