El Salvador export value rises 4% in first half of 2026

El Salvador's external trade recorded a $134.8 million increase in export value during the first six months of 2026, reaching US$3.4006 billion – a 4.1 % growth over the same period a year earlier. Export volume also rose by 10.3 %, climbing from 1.9159 million to 2.1126 million kilograms.

Textile products led the surge, with T‑shirts generating US$233.1 million, followed by sweaters, pullovers and similar garments at US$198.7 million. Sugar remained the third‑largest export at US$182.1 million, while plastics, coffee, electrical cables, condensers, sanitary paper and petroleum‑based oils also posted notable sales. The United States was the primary destination for Salvadoran goods.

Data were supplied by the Banco Central de Reserva.