Imports in El Salvador increased to 1498.41 USD Million in September from 1398.18 USD Million in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - El Salvador Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This statistic shows the value of the import of services to El Salvador from 2014 to 2024. Services include such things as transport, tourism, and financial and insurance services. In 2023, El Salvador imported services with a value of around *** billion U.S. dollars.

El Salvador's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$15.97 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. El Salvador's main import partners were: the United States, China and Guatemala. The top three import commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Electrical, electronic equipment and Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers. Total Exports were valued at US$6.45 Billion. In 2024, El Salvador had a trade deficit of US$9.53 Billion.

Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for El Salvador

Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for El Salvador provides a comprehensive and insightful collection of information on international trade activities involving Salvadoran companies. This dataset offers a detailed examination of trade transactions, documenting and classifying imports and exports across various industries within El Salvador.

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Techsalerator's Import/Export Trade Data for El Salvador delivers a thorough analysis of trade activities, integrating data from customs reports, trade agreements, and shipping records. This comprehensive dataset helps businesses, investors, and trade analysts understand El Salvador’s trade landscape in detail.

Key Data Fields

Company Name: Lists the companies involved in trade transactions. This information helps identify potential partners or competitors and track industry-specific trade patterns.
Trade Volume: Details the quantity or value of goods traded, providing insights into the scale and economic impact of trade activities.
Product Category: Specifies the types of goods traded, such as raw materials or finished products, aiding in understanding market demand and supply chain dynamics.
Import/Export Country: Identifies the countries of origin or destination for traded goods, offering insights into regional trade relationships and market access.
Transaction Date: Records the date of transactions, revealing seasonal trends and shifts in trade dynamics over time.

Top Trade Trends in El Salvador

Trade Balance Dynamics: El Salvador’s trade balance is closely tied to its relationships with major partners such as the United States and Guatemala. Policy changes and trade agreements continue to shape these relationships, impacting the country’s overall trade performance.
US-El Salvador Trade Relations: The United States remains a key trading partner for El Salvador, with significant trade activities resulting from agreements such as the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
Diversification of Export Markets: El Salvador is increasingly exploring new markets beyond its traditional trading partners, a trend that reflects its efforts to broaden global trade opportunities.
Growth in Manufactured Goods Exports: El Salvador has seen steady growth in the export of manufactured products, such as textiles and plastics, playing a key role in the country’s economic activities.
Emphasis on Digital Trade: With the rise of digitalization in trade, Salvadoran companies are increasingly adopting technologies to streamline import/export processes and improve efficiency in the global marketplace.

Notable Companies in Salvadoran Trade Data

Industrias La Constancia: A leading beverage company in El Salvador, involved in both importing raw materials and exporting finished goods to international markets.
Tigo El Salvador: A major telecommunications provider, involved in the import and export of telecom equipment, reflecting its significant role in El Salvador’s tech and communications trade.
Grupo Calleja: The parent company of Super Selectos, one of the largest retail chains in El Salvador, involved in the import of consumer goods and agricultural products.
Alba Petróleos: A key player in the energy sector, responsible for importing petroleum products and contributing significantly to the country’s energy trade.
Export Salvadoreña S.A. de C.V.: A prominent exporter of agricultural products such as coffee, sugar, and tropical fruits, showcasing the strength of El Salvador’s agricultural trade.

Accessing Techsalerator’s Data

To obtain Techsalerator’s Import/Export Trade Data for El Salvador, please contact us at info@techsalerator.com with your requirements. We will provide a customized quote based on the number of data fields and records needed, with delivery available within 24 hours. Ongoing access options can also be discussed.

Included Data Fields:

Company Name
Trade Volume
Product Category
Import/Export Country
Transaction Date
Shipping Details
Customs Codes
Trade Value

For detailed insights into El Salvador’s import and export activities and trends, Techsalerator’s dataset is an invaluable resource for staying informed and making strategic decisions.

El Salvadors Importe: IKT-Waren belief sich im 2023 auf 779,281.046 USD th. Dies stellt einen Rückgang im Vergleich zu den vorherigen Zahlen von 919,698.413 USD th für 2022 dar. El Salvadors Importe: IKT-Waren werden jährlich aktualisiert, mit einem Durchschnitt von 491,411.112 USD th von 2000 bis 2023, mit 24 Beobachtungen. Die Daten erreichten ein Allzeithoch in Höhe von 919,698.413 USD th im 2022 und ein Rekordtief in Höhe von 115,730.210 USD th im 2002. El Salvadors Importe: IKT-Waren Daten behalten den Aktiv-Status in CEIC und werden von United Nations Conference on Trade and Development gemeldet. Die Daten werden unter World Trend Pluss Association: Electronic Sector – Table RF.UNCTAD.ICT: ICT Goods: Total: Import Value kategorisiert.

The statistic shows the value of goods imported to El Salvador from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, goods worth around ***** billion U.S. dollars were imported to El Salvador.

United States Imports from El Salvador was US$2.41 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United States Imports from El Salvador - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on October of 2025.

El Salvador SV: Import Volume Index data was reported at 173.239 2000=100 in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 175.586 2000=100 for 2015. El Salvador SV: Import Volume Index data is updated yearly, averaging 83.936 2000=100 from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2016, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 175.586 2000=100 in 2015 and a record low of 21.920 2000=100 in 1982. El Salvador SV: Import Volume Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s El Salvador – Table SV.World Bank.WDI: Trade Index. Import volume indexes are derived from UNCTAD's volume index series and are the ratio of the import value indexes to the corresponding unit value indexes. Unit value indexes are based on data reported by countries that demonstrate consistency under UNCTAD quality controls, supplemented by UNCTAD’s estimates using the previous year’s trade values at the Standard International Trade Classification three-digit level as weights. To improve data coverage, especially for the latest periods, UNCTAD constructs a set of average prices indexes at the three-digit product classification of the Standard International Trade Classification revision 3 using UNCTAD’s Commodity Price Statistics, international and national sources, and UNCTAD secretariat estimates and calculates unit value indexes at the country level using the current year’s trade values as weights. For economies for which UNCTAD does not publish data, the import volume indexes (lines 73) in the IMF's International Financial Statistics are used.; ; United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Handbook of Statistics and data files, and International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics.; ;

El Salvadors Importe: Telekommunikationsausrüstung belief sich im 2024 auf 452,019.377 USD th. Dies stellt einen Anstieg im Vergleich zu den vorherigen Zahlen von 412,299.260 USD th für 2023 dar. El Salvadors Importe: Telekommunikationsausrüstung werden jährlich aktualisiert, mit einem Durchschnitt von 194,675.972 USD th von 1995 bis 2024, mit 30 Beobachtungen. Die Daten erreichten ein Allzeithoch in Höhe von 452,019.377 USD th im 2024 und ein Rekordtief in Höhe von 33,936.735 USD th im 1997. El Salvadors Importe: Telekommunikationsausrüstung Daten behalten den Aktiv-Status in CEIC und werden von United Nations Conference on Trade and Development gemeldet. Die Daten werden unter World Trend Pluss Association: Electronic Sector – Table RF.UNCTAD.TE: Telecommunication Equipment: Import Value kategorisiert.

In 2024, petroleum oil was the main imported product in El Salvador, with a total import value of nearly **** billion U.S. dollars. Petroleum gas was the category with the second highest value of imports, at around *** million dollars, closely followed by medicines, at around *** million dollars. Most of El Salvador's imports in 2024 originated from the United States, China, and fellow Central American countries.

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El Salvador SV: Import Price Index: % Change data was reported at 0.509 % in Oct 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.501 % for Sep 2017. El Salvador SV: Import Price Index: % Change data is updated monthly, averaging 3.096 % from Jan 1989 (Median) to Oct 2017, with 346 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.748 % in Jul 2008 and a record low of -22.944 % in Jul 2009. El Salvador SV: Import Price Index: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s El Salvador – Table SV.IMF.IFS: Export and Import Price Index.

In 2023, El Salvador imported over ************ U.S. dollars' worth of musical instruments and accessories from around the world. With the exception of 2020, the import value of musical instruments in El Salvador has increased steadily.

Key information about El Salvador Imports: ICT Goods

• El Salvador Imports: ICT Goods was reported at 779,281.046 USD th in Dec 2023
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 919,698.413 USD th for Dec 2022
• El Salvador Imports: ICT Goods data is updated yearly, averaging 491,411.112 USD th from Dec 2000 to 2023, with 24 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 919,698.413 USD th in 2022 and a record low of 115,730.210 USD th in 2002
• El Salvador Imports: ICT Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Electronic Sector – Table RF.UNCTAD.ICT: ICT Goods: Total: Import Value

El Salvador SV: Import Price Index: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at -1.238 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.855 % for 2015. El Salvador SV: Import Price Index: % Change over Previous Period data is updated yearly, averaging 4.031 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2016, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.001 % in 1990 and a record low of -13.663 % in 2009. El Salvador SV: Import Price Index: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s El Salvador – Table SV.IMF.IFS: Export and Import Price Index: Annual.

Graph and download economic data for U.S. Imports of Goods by Customs Basis from El Salvador (IMP2110) from Jan 1985 to Aug 2025 about El Salvador, imports, goods, and USA.

El Salvador SV: Import Price Index: % Change data was reported at -1.238 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.855 % for 2015. El Salvador SV: Import Price Index: % Change data is updated yearly, averaging 4.031 % from Dec 1989 (Median) to 2016, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.001 % in 1990 and a record low of -13.663 % in 2009. El Salvador SV: Import Price Index: % Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s El Salvador – Table SV.IMF.IFS: Export and Import Price Index: Annual.

European Union Imports from El Salvador was US$254.32 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. European Union Imports from El Salvador - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.

By the end of 2023, cotton imports into El Salvador were estimated to reach approximately *** thousand 480-pound bales, up from *** thousand 480-pound bales a year before. This represents an increase of around **** percent.

Canada Imports from El Salvador was US$87.53 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Canada Imports from El Salvador - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on December of 2025.