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Apple market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh apple market volume in El Salvador fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 61 517 t in 2018 and reaching 64 319 t in 2023. After a slight dip in 2019, the market peaked in 2020 at 64 898 t before declining again in 2022.

A key downturn occurred in 2022 when the market volume fell to 62 045 t. This was directly linked to severe weather events: storms Julia and Pilar destroyed significant portions of the apple crop, leading to a reported 29% drop in production. Earlier, in 2021, a noted decrease in apple production contributed to a slight market contraction.

Market volume recovered in 2023 to 64 319 t. This growth was driven by increased imports, highlighting the market's growing reliance on foreign supplies to offset domestic production challenges posed by adverse climate conditions and a lack of state support for local farmers.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in El Salvador
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of apple, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, El Salvador produced 44 761 tons of apples, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 43 798 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 4.1% decrease, while the most significant increase was observed in 2020 with a 2.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	2.3%	(0.1%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from El Salvador

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, representing a 650-fold difference between these years. In 2020, El Salvador exported 20 tons of apples, marking a sharp increase of 64,854.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 tons, with the largest decline that year at 99.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.8%)	64 854.6%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Guatemala was the primary and nearly exclusive market for El Salvador's apple exports in volume terms, accounting for 99.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was observed in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 257 times. In 2020, apple exports from El Salvador amounted to 18 thousand US dollars, showing a steep rise of 25,632.2% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 99.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.5%)	25 632.2%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, apple exports from El Salvador were supplied almost exclusively to Guatemala, which absorbed 98.8% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to El Salvador

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, imported apple volumes in El Salvador declined. In 2021, El Salvador imported 19 616 tons of apples, representing a small drop of 2.5% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 23.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 20 118 tons, with the largest increase that year at 20.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	20.9%	(2.5%)	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Chile (with 45.6% of total flows) and the United States (39.3%) together accounted for 84.9% of total apple imports in volume terms, while other partners made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

El Salvador's volume of apple imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, El Salvador imported apple products valued at 35.6 thousand US dollars, marking a modest improvement of 9.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 35.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	16.3%	9.2%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States (with 43.7% of total flows) and Chile (43.0%) together formed 86.8% of total apple imports in value terms, while other partners accounted for the remaining volume.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io