Coffee exports from El Salvador experienced a significant boost in the first quarter of the 2024-2025 cycle, with revenues soaring by 72.3%, according to the Salvadoran Coffee Institute (ISC).
From October to December 2024, export earnings totaled $15.66 million, up from $9.09 million during the same period in the 2023-2024 harvest—an increase of $6.57 million.
Export volumes also grew by 46.8%, rising from 40,944 quintals to 60,096 quintals. Additionally, the average price per quintal increased from $222.05 to $260.65, reflecting a $38.60 rise.
The primary destinations for Salvadoran coffee during this period were the United States (47.07%), Canada (7.94%), Italy (5.56%), and Saudi Arabia (5.40%).