El Salvador Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
El Salvador's exports was $13.3B in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 15.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
El Salvador's exports stood at $13.3B in 2025, a rise of +$1.7B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $13.3B by 2025. El Salvador ranked 103rd globally.
El Salvador’s export performance has expanded dramatically over the past five decades, rising from US$860,760,000.00 in 1976 to a record US$13,334,139,002.53 in 2025, the highest level recorded since the series began. The early 1980s marked a low point, with exports falling to US$816,960,000.00 in 1982 amid regional economic turbulence, but the subsequent liberalisation of trade policy and diversification into manufactured goods and services spurred a sustained upward trajectory. By 2025 the country ranked 103rd globally, with export values only slightly below those of peer economies such as Zambia (US$13,816,865,795.21) and Brunei Darussalam (US$13,980,511,349.97). The long‑term increase reflects deeper integration into global value chains and the growth of remittance‑linked sectors. Continued investment in high‑value industries and expanded market access could keep the export curve ascending, while external shocks or protectionist trends would be the principal risks to this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $16.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $14.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $13.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $13.3B | +$1.7B | #103 |
| 2024 | $11.6B | +$956.6M | #100 |
| 2023 | $10.6B | +$465.3M | #108 |
| 2022 | $10.2B | +$1.8B | #105 |
| 2021 | $8.4B | +$2.2B | #104 |
| 2020 | $6.1B | −$1.9B | #107 |
| 2019 | $8.1B | +$491.7M | #103 |
| 2018 | $7.6B | +$340.3M | #104 |
| 2017 | $7.2B | +$353.5M | #103 |
| 2016 | $6.9B | −$42.9M | #100 |
| 2015 | $6.9B | +$293.9M | #102 |
| 2014 | $6.6B | +$83.4M | #108 |
| 2013 | $6.5B | +$426.5M | #106 |
| 2012 | $6.1B | +$231.7M | #107 |
| 2011 | $5.9B | +$907.4M | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's exports was $13.3B in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 15.1% increase from the previous year.
El Salvador's exports peaked at $13.3B in 2025.
The lowest exports in El Salvador was $817.0M in 1982.
El Salvador ranks 103rd globally in exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
El Salvador's exports is projected to reach $13.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
El Salvador's exports was approximately 13.33 billion ($13.3B) in 2025.
The exports of El Salvador in 2025 was $13.3B. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_exports,
title = {El Salvador Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}