The Government of El Salvador, under President Nayib Bukele, is making significant strides in modernizing and streamlining foreign trade with the implementation of digital strategies aimed at enhancing both local and international commerce.
As part of the country’s broader trade facilitation strategy, the Ministry of Economy (Minec) has successfully digitized 96 out of 219 foreign trade procedures. This achievement has helped position El Salvador as the leader in Latin America for trade modernization, offering businesses and foreign traders a more efficient and competitive environment.
These efforts are led by the Directorate of Commercial Policy, through the Subdirectorate of Trade Facilitation, with contributions from 17 public institutions and seven business sector organizations. Together, they form the National Committee for Trade Facilitation, working to modernize the country’s foreign trade processes.
According to the Minec, this digital transformation aims to simplify existing trade procedures and reduce response times while ensuring that 100% of foreign trade procedures are fully digitized by 2027. The goal is to create a more agile, secure, and effective system, ensuring that businesses can conduct their operations smoothly and with greater ease.
As part of the plan, 11 institutions have already been referenced for their active role in digitizing their services. Additionally, once completed, the system will allow users to complete procedures, track requests, and make payments remotely, 24/7. Government responses to inquiries will also be handled within one business day, improving overall efficiency.
«This initiative reaffirms our commitment to the modernization of foreign trade and aims to foster a more favorable business climate for the country,» said a representative from the Ministry of Economy.
