The rich flavor notes of Salvadoran coffee continue to captivate global markets, driving an 89% surge in coffee exports in January 2025. According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), exports reached $7.8 million, a significant increase from the $4.1 million recorded in the same month of 2024.

BCR data shows that 33,000 quintals of coffee were sold at an average price of $237.80 per quintal. The primary destinations for Salvadoran coffee included the United States, Canada, Australia, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Cuba, the United Kingdom, the Dominican Republic, and South Korea.

The Salvadoran government remains committed to expanding the presence of its prized golden bean in international markets. Recent trade efforts have focused on strengthening ties with Argentina, Australia, Canada, and Turkey, among other countries. Notably, in mid-February, a Turkish trade mission expressed keen interest in increasing imports of Salvadoran coffee after meeting with the Salvadoran Coffee Institute (ISC) to explore the country’s exceptional varieties.

As part of the Economic Diplomacy Strategy, Salvadoran embassies and consulates worldwide are actively promoting Café El Salvador through tastings and networking activities to connect with potential buyers. Additionally, sugar exports also showed strong performance, reaching over $19 million in January, with 518,000 quintals sold at an average price of $36.80 each.

El Salvador’s robust trade efforts continue to position its coffee and sugar industries for sustained growth in global markets.