El Salvador Balance Commerciale

El Salvador’s trade deficit increased to $857.23 million in September 2025 from $718.9 million in the same month of previous year, as imports surged while exports contracted. Imports increased 18.96% year-on-year to $1,498.4 million, while exports slightly decreased by 0.75% to $536.7 million, not enough to offset the sharp rise in foreign purchases. Export contraction was driven by a 22.29% drop in traditional goods, while non-traditional goods edged up 0.46%.