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Business confidence in El Salvador has shown signs of recovery, highlighting sustained growth in several key sectors of the economy. According to the Business Confidence Climate report of the Observatorio MYPE of the Fundación Salvadoreña de Apoyo Integral (FUSAI), the services sector has managed to surpass 100 points, reaching 101.5, after four consecutive quarters below this figure. This rebound reflects greater optimism in this strategic sector for the economy.
The production sector also recorded significant gains, recovering from a slight drop in the previous quarter. Its confidence index rose from 98.5 to 101.4 points, showing a positive trend. Likewise, the transportation sector, one of the most robust, has experienced a considerable increase, rising from 108.0 to 112.1 points. This improvement reflects a growing dynamism in logistics and transportation activities at the national level.
The commerce sector has also shown notable progress, with an increase from 102.3 to 105.8 points, consolidating its position as one of the most optimistic among the economic sectors. Although the agricultural sector showed a slight decrease, its confidence index remains positive, rising from 110.0 to 105.8 points, indicating that it continues to be an important area for small and medium-sized companies.
Within the microenterprise segment, the figures continue to be favorable, although with slight differences. Expansion Microenterprise and Expanded Accumulation Microenterprise have registered indexes of 104.6 and 108.8, respectively. Small Business is also optimistic with an index of 108.2, reflecting a favorable climate for larger companies within this sector.
Overall, the report’s results suggest that El Salvador’s SMEs are moving forward with renewed confidence, driven mainly by the services, production, and transportation sectors.
