El Salvador
U.S. Trade with El Salvador in 2022
Export Market Rank
#32 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$972.85 Million
3-Year Average
$749.52 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 | $178.5 Million | 560,543 | $109.84 Million | 197% |
| Soybean Meal | $115.4 Million | 229,598 | $83.42 Million | 48% |
| Cotton | $107.92 Million | 38,869 | $46.8 Million | 101% |
| Dairy Products | $43.52 Million | 11,133 | $20.09 Million | 315% |
| Food Preparations | $42.17 Million | 6,354 | $34.79 Million | 33% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $37.82 Million | 12,458 | $18.85 Million | 311% |
| Processed Vegetables | $23.38 Million | 15,358 | $14.74 Million | 165% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $23.25 Million | 9,124 | $16.3 Million | 98% |
| Distillers Grains | $23.11 Million | 74,013 | $14.36 Million | 94% |
Data and Analysis
The Ministry of Environment completed the regulatory framework for the safe use and commercialization of Genetically Engineered (GE) products. However, El Salvador is still lacking the norms and surveillance network to allow the use of biotech in...
This report provides examples for the major export certificates and other documents required by the government of El Salvador for U.S. exports of food and agricultural products.
In El Salvador there is no specific food law. However, the Ministry of Health’s (MINSAL) Health Code is used to enforce food safety for all food and beverage products. MINSAL is in charge of food and beverage product registration. Animal based...
News and Features
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.
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.