A. M. El Salvador’s exports could close out 2025 with an impressive total of US$14 billion, according to projections from the Corporación de Exportadores (COEXPORT). The president of the association, Silvia Cuéllar, highlighted that the favorable business environment has been key to this growth.
Cuéllar explained that exported goods already exceed US$3 billion, while services are around US$3.5 billion, which together project a strong increase by the end of the year. The country has managed to strengthen its export position thanks to improved logistical and administrative conditions.
The plastics, cardboard, paper, pharmaceutical, and services sectors are among the most dynamic. salvadoran companies have found new markets, especially in Central America, South America, and Europe, thus expanding the country’s international reach.
The President of COEXPORT affirmed that economic recovery is underway and that many companies are taking advantage of external opportunities, driven by a more agile environment for exporting from El Salvador.
Silvia Cuéllar noted that the government has facilitated trade by reducing bureaucracy. Transit through customs and borders has improved, allowing for faster shipments. This logistical improvement has been a determining factor in the dynamism of the export sector.
The spokesperson affirmed that these advances reflect President Nayib Bukele’s commitment to the productive sector. In her opinion, the strategy has been effective in diversifying export destinations and attracting more companies to compete in the international market.
