El Salvador’s exports recorded sustained and robust growth during the first half of 2025, driven by multiple industries and reflecting the country’s ongoing economic momentum, according to the latest figures from the Central Reserve Bank and the Corporation of Exporters of El Salvador (COEXPORT).

The food and beverage sector leads the way, with exports reaching US$371 million, a significant increase from US$319 million in the same period of 2024. This growth underscores both the production capacity and the rising international demand for Salvadoran products in this category.

Following closely, the plastics and rubber sector expanded from US$268 million in 2024 to US$314 million in 2025, highlighting the manufacturing industry’s vital role in strengthening El Salvador’s trade balance.

The metalworking industry also posted remarkable gains, with exports climbing from US$182 million to US$236 million. Meanwhile, paper and cardboard exports rose from US$196 million to US$222 million, reflecting the country’s diversification in export goods.

The textile sector, a long-standing pillar of Salvadoran exports, registered a more moderate increase, from US$164 million in 2024 to US$167 million in June 2025.

This broad-based growth demonstrates El Salvador’s strengthening position as a reliable and competitive trading partner in the global market. Beyond boosting the trade balance, these results contribute to job creation, foreign investment attraction, and sustainable economic development.