El Salvador’s trade deficit widened to $932.45 million in April 2026, up from $914.08 million in the same month a year earlier. Imports rose 4.7% year-on-year to $1.52 billion, driven by an 8.6% increase in purchases from Central America and a 4.1% rise in imports from the rest of the world. Exports grew 9.3% to $584.39 million, supported by a 235.1% surge in sugar shipments and an 11.6% increase in coffee exports.