Export growth reported in El Salvador and Peru

El Salvador reported that its exports reached $5,093.1 million between January and September 2026, marking a 3.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. According to the Corporation of Exporters of El Salvador (COEXPORT), the volume of products sent abroad grew by 6.1%, totaling 2.98 million tons. Key drivers included machinery and mechanical apparatus, which grew by 24.7%, and electrical capacitors, which saw a 39.8% increase. Textiles and clothing remain the primary sector, accounting for 27% of total exports at $1,397.1 million.

In Peru, agro-exports totaled $8,334 million from January to August 2026, a 2.3% increase over the previous year. Non-traditional agricultural exports reached $7,559 million, led by avocados, fresh blueberries, and fresh grapes, which together accounted for 42.5% of that category. Blueberries showed the highest growth among these fruits at 47.9%. Traditional agricultural exports grew by 3.1%, with unroasted coffee as the main product. The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) projects total agro-exports could approach $15,000 million by the end of 2026.