El Salvador’s export sector is experiencing one of its strongest performances in ten years, generating $4,036.7 millionbetween January and July 2026. According to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) cited by the El Salvador Exporters Association (Coexport), this revenue represents a 4.4% year-over-year increase—injecting an additional $170.9 million into the economy. Shipment volume also set a historic record for the 2017–2026 period, reaching 2,447.7 million kilograms (up 10.7%).
The United States continues to serve as the primary destination for Salvadoran goods, purchasing 32.8% of total exports valued at $1,322.81 million—a 4.9% growth compared to the same period in 2025. However, momentum is also expanding into new trade frontiers: exports to Mexico grew by 21.5% to $171.07 million, while shipments to Canada surged 93.3% and trade with China rose 28.2%.
Beyond volume growth, the sector is diversifying into higher-value industries like machinery, metalworking, and agribusiness alongside traditional exports. Coexport President Silvia Cuéllar highlighted that “the Salvadoran export sector is making a strong effort to grow in both volume and value, demonstrating local companies’ capability to compete dynamically in global markets.”
With impressive spikes in emerging trade partners—such as a 6,348% rise in exports to Morocco ($21.29 million) and over 1,100% growth to Thailand—El Salvador’s global trade balance is solidifying its position as an adaptable regional supply partner for North America and beyond.