FX.co ★ El Salvador Trade Deficit Widens in November

In November 2025, El Salvador's trade deficit expanded to USD 989.9 million, compared to USD 837.4 million the previous year. Import figures increased by 8.75%, reaching USD 1.51 billion. This rise was primarily fueled by a 13.16% growth in manufacturing goods. Additionally, purchases from non-Central American countries rose by 9.28%, while imports from within the region increased by 5.76%. On the other hand, exports declined by 5.53%, totaling USD 524.7 million, mainly due to a significant 50.29% drop in coffee exports and a 56.94% decrease in sugar shipments. Exports to markets outside of Central America fell by 13.83%, while those to the region saw a slight reduction of 0.41%.