Driven by an impressive 4.3% increase in value and an 8.2% surge in volume, El Salvador’s agri-food exports soared past $732.1 million between January and May. This rapid expansion underscores the sector’s rising dominance in international trade, cementing its position as one of the most dynamic engines of the nation’s export economy.
To capitalize on this momentum, the Salvadoran Corporation of Exporters (Coexport) convened a high-level congress gathering over 150 agro-industrial firms. The initiative focused heavily on technical modernization and rigorous compliance with global health, safety, and traceability demands—essential benchmarks for sustaining growth and expanding penetration within the highly competitive United States market.
Industry leadership emphasized that modern international markets demand clear evidence of quality control across the entire supply chain. “Preparing our companies to respond to these demands is fundamental to strengthen their competitiveness and seize new commercial opportunities,” stated Silvia Cuéllar, President of Coexport, highlighting significant private investments recently made to upgrade production plants.
Complementing private sector efforts, the Salvadoran government has actively intervened through its Production Increase program, which has already optimized over 167,000 manzanas of agricultural land. This structural overhaul aims not only to safeguard domestic food security against climate challenges like El Niño but also to transition the nation into a resilient, high-volume agricultural exporter.