El Salvador
U.S. Trade with El Salvador in 2022
Export Market Rank
#32 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$973.18 Million
3-Year Average
$750.24 Million
Compound Average Growth
7.5% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to El Salvador in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | $195.95 Million | 485,061 | $74.04 Million | 174% |
| Corn | $176.46 Million | 558,999 | $109.64 Million | 193% |
| Soybean Meal | $120.43 Million | 240,246 | $83.92 Million | 55% |
| Cotton | $107.98 Million | 38,888 | $46.8 Million | 101% |
| Dairy Products | $43.59 Million | 11,151 | $20.1 Million | 316% |
| Food Preparations | $41.14 Million | 6,336 | $34.69 Million | 30% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $37.82 Million | 12,453 | $18.86 Million | 311% |
| Processed Vegetables | $23.25 Million | 15,309 | $14.73 Million | 164% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $23.12 Million | 9,089 | $16.29 Million | 97% |
| Distillers Grains | $23 Million | 73,967 | $14.35 Million | 93% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
El Salvador: Shifting demographics and a remittances boom create opportunities for US agricultural exports to El Salvador
El Salvador is the only country in the Northern Triangle region, and the only country in Central America aside from Panama, that runs a trade deficit for agricultural commodities.
El Salvador’s imports of agricultural products from the United States experienced an outstanding rebound of 31% during 2021, reaching a total of $828 million. A constant influx of remittances and the gradual recovery of the hotel/restaurant sector have been determining factors contributing to a higher demand for imported foods.
There is no legal impediment to the use of biotechnology in El Salvador. Genetically engineered (GE) corn field trials were successfully completed. Also, the Ministry of Environment completed the regulatory framework for the safe use and commercialization of GE products. A new government administration that took office in June 2019, has shown interest in biotechnology and how it can help advance agricultural competitiveness in El Salvador.
News and Features
March 20, 2023
News Release
USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Kicks Off Central America-Dominican Republic Trade Mission to Panama
USDA's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor arrived in Panama City today to launch an agribusiness trade mission. Taylor and a delegation of representatives from agribusiness and farm organizations and state departments of agriculture look to develop stronger ties and build economic partnerships between the United States and Panama and markets throughout CAFTA-DR region.
March 7, 2023
News Release
Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary to Lead Trade Mission to Panama
USDA's Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead a delegation of 26 agribusinesses and farm organizations to Panama City, Panama, from March 19 to 23.