El Salvador
U.S. Trade with El Salvador in 2023
Export Market Rank
#30 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$795.95 Million
3-Year Average
$839.44 Million
Compound Average Growth
4.1% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to El Salvador in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $175.02 Million | 539,722 | $121.33 Million | 93% |
| Soybean Meal | $108.49 Million | 210,005 | $86.48 Million | 26% |
| Cotton | $85.04 Million | 37,883 | $49.93 Million | 115% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $47.2 Million | 15,897 | $22.65 Million | 305% |
| Wheat | $46.4 Million | 148,643 | $71.53 Million | -46% |
| Dairy Products | $42.38 Million | 11,820 | $23.29 Million | 243% |
| Food Preparations | $37.75 Million | 5,337 | $35.39 Million | 23% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $28.8 Million | 13,752 | $18.01 Million | 157% |
| Processed Vegetables | $25.43 Million | 13,913 | $16.41 Million | 141% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $23.53 Million | 11,099 | $12.39 Million | 200% |
Data and Analysis
On October 1, 2019, El Salvador agreed to harmonize the biosafety technical regulation for “modified living organisms” for agricultural use with Guatemala and Honduras and designated the Ministry of Agriculture as the National Competent Authority to provide authorizations and keep registries related to biotechnology.
This report provides examples of the significant export certificates and other documents required by the government of El Salvador for U.S. exports of food and agricultural products.
Since August 7, 2024, the Superintendence for Sanitary Regulation has been responsible for food and beverage product registration in El Salvador.
News and Features
News Release
USDA Invests $466.5 Million in Food Assistance, Agricultural Development Projects Worldwide
USDA will provide $466.5 million in FY 2024 funding to strengthen global food security through the McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress programs, Secretary Vilsack announced today.