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El Salvador’s Coffee Exports Surge 54.4% in Early 2025, Reaching $93.4 Million.

El Salvador’s coffee industry has shown remarkable growth in the first five months of 2025, exporting $93.4 million worth of coffee—a 54.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). This performance underscores the growing international recognition of Salvadoran coffee for its quality and flavor, and reflects ongoing efforts by the Salvadoran government to expand trade opportunities abroad.

Between January and May 2025, El Salvador exported over 236,400 quintals of coffee at an average price of $277.70 per quintal. This marks a significant improvement over the $61.2 million exported in the same timeframe last year, amounting to a year-over-year increase of $32.1 million.

The monthly breakdown of coffee exports is as follows:

  • January: $7.8 million
  • February: $15.1 million
  • March: $26.4 million
  • April: $22.1 million
  • May: $21.8 million

The United States remained the leading destination for Salvadoran coffee, with purchases totaling $44.9 million—almost half of total exports. Other key markets included Belgium ($14 million), Germany ($6 million), Italy ($4.9 million), Canada ($4.8 million), Japan ($3.5 million), the United Kingdom ($2.7 million), Australia ($2.6 million), South Korea ($1.7 million), and Finland ($1.4 million).

Coffee accounted for 3.2% of El Salvador’s total exports in the first five months of the year. Meanwhile, sugar exports also performed strongly, generating $116.6 million through the sale of 4.8 million quintals at an average unit price of $23.90.

Overall, El Salvador’s total exports reached $2,844.2 million from January to May 2025, reflecting a 5.4% growth compared to the $2,699.1 million recorded during the same period in 2024. The United States continued to be El Salvador’s largest trading partner, accounting for $871.7 million—or 30.6%—of total exports. Regional markets in Central America and the Dominican Republic also played a vital role in the country’s trade performance.

This sustained export growth highlights El Salvador’s expanding role in international trade, especially in premium agricultural products like coffee and sugar, as the country strengthens its economic ties across North America, Europe, and Asia.