El Salvador’s export sector experienced a significant boost in June 2025, with shipments reaching $574 million—marking the second-highest monthly growth this year and reflecting a 12.5% increase in value, according to data released by the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).

Between January and June, the country recorded $3.4 billion in exports, a 6.5% rise compared to the same period in 2024. This represents a notable acceleration, as the growth rate from January to May had stood at 5.4%.

Omar Martínez, an economic analyst, noted that “the export sector is benefiting from the economic policies of President Nayib Bukele’s administration.” The government’s approach, aimed at fostering trade and investor confidence, appears to be paying off.

Among the top-performing export products were coffee, electric conductors, and iron or steel pipes. Coffee and sugar alone brought in $238.1 million in the first half of the year, with coffee exports jumping 51.9%.

The growth also extends to capital goods—equipment and machinery used in production. These imports rose by 14.9%, totaling $1.6 billion, mainly driven by the manufacturing, commerce, and construction sectors.

El Salvador’s exports reached 111 countries in the first half of 2025, with 82% going to Central America and the United States. In Central America, exports to Guatemala grew by 19.1%, to Honduras by 16.4%, and to Nicaragua by 12.9%.

The BCR emphasized that “this momentum reflects the impact of government policies that foster confidence, legal certainty, and stability for both national and international investment.”