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Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares market in El Salvador

Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market size for bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares in El Salvador rose from $19.5 million in 2018 to $33.1 million by 2020. This initial growth coincided with the 2018 inauguration of Grupo Bimbo's NOVABES plant in Apopa, a facility with advanced baking technology operating under a food free zone regime, which enhanced local production capacity and logistics for regional market access.

Market expansion continued, reaching $49.4 million in 2023. The period saw a strengthened presence of local firms and bakery chains offering artisanal, personalized, and gourmet products, while companies like MOLINOS DE EL SALVADOR and Comercial Pozuelo bolstered local supply. Product innovation, including dedicated lines for low-calorie and diabetic-friendly offerings, helped diversify consumption and support demand.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In value
        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. 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. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
  9. 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 bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, El Salvador reached its peak production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares at 44 981 tons. However, output dropped significantly in 2020, falling by 29.1% to 31 888 tons. The following year saw a strong recovery, with production increasing by 18.9% to 37 924 tons in 2021.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year20.7%(29.1%)18.9%0.6%
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The value of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares production in El Salvador peaked in 2019 at 76 767 thousand US dollars. In 2020, this value declined by 26.6% to 56 330 thousand US dollars. By 2021, production rebounded, rising 18.9% to reach 66 973 thousand US dollars. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 7.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year23.1%(26.6%)18.9%2.4%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares from El Salvador

Exports in kind, t

El Salvador's exports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares reached their highest level in 2019 at 68 505 tons. In 2020, exports fell by 26.4% to 50 416 tons. The following year saw a recovery, with exports increasing by 17.3% to 59 149 tons in 2021.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year13.6%(26.4%)17.3%(0.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Guatemala, Honduras, and the United States were the leading destinations for El Salvador's exports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares in volume terms. Guatemala accounted for 42.8% of exports, Honduras for 29.0%, and the United States for 11.7%, together representing 83.6% of total export 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, M $ US

The value of El Salvador's exports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares peaked in 2019 at 116.9 million US dollars. In 2020, export value declined by 23.8% to 89.1 million US dollars. By 2021, exports rebounded, increasing by 17.3% to reach 104.5 million US dollars. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 3.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year15.9%(23.8%)17.3%1.2%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Guatemala, Honduras, and the United States were the primary destinations for El Salvador's exports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares in value terms. Guatemala accounted for 43.2% of export value, Honduras for 24.7%, and the United States for 17.3%, together comprising 85.1% of total export flows.

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 bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares to El Salvador

Imports in kind, t

El Salvador's imports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares have grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, imports reached 37 138 tons, representing a 6.2% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 27.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year11.3%7.5%6.2%8.3%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica were the main suppliers of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares to El Salvador in volume terms. Guatemala accounted for 49.1% of imports, Honduras for 14.4%, and Costa Rica for 14.2%, together representing 77.7% of total import volume.

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, M $ US

El Salvador's imports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares have increased for three consecutive years in value terms. In 2021, imports totaled 75.4 million US dollars, marking a 14.6% year-over-year gain. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 29.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.1%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year6.8%6.1%14.6%9.1%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Honduras—together accounted for 73.1% of the total import value of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares to El Salvador.

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

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