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Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in El Salvador has long been characterized by high import dependence, particularly from Nicaragua, making the country the main destination for Central American dairy exports. This reliance on imports, often of lower quality due to infrastructure gaps, shaped market dynamics in the early years. In response, national milk production grew steadily, supported by government initiatives through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to strengthen local supply chains and assist farmers.

Market volume fluctuated significantly, peaking at 16 612 tons in 2019 as local production expanded and imports remained strong. After a dip in 2020-2021, the market rebounded to 15 612 tons in 2022, aided by the launch of the 'Lácteos de El Salvador' brand in 2021, which mobilized several processing companies to offer a wider range of dairy products. By 2023, market volume reached 16 207 tons, reflecting ongoing adjustments in local production and import flows.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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 concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

El Salvador's production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 260 tonnes, marking a moderate 4.8% increase from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production surged by 93%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 24.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.1%	24.3%	4.8%	24.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After rising for two years, the value of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream production in El Salvador fell in 2021. Output was valued at 3 108 thousand US dollars, down 1.8% from the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, production value still grew by 100.1%, averaging 26.0% per year. The peak value occurred in 2020 at 3 164 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase was in 2019 at 56.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	56.1%	30.5%	(1.8%)	26.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from El Salvador

Exports in kind, t

El Salvador's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 1 157 tonnes, up 57.6% from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 126.7%, with an average annual rate of 31.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.9%	25.2%	57.6%	31.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Guatemala and Costa Rica together accounted for 94.0% of El Salvador's total exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream by volume, with the remaining share distributed among smaller markets.

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 value of El Salvador's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports were worth 2 854 thousand US dollars, showing a 47.6% improvement compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 135.1%, averaging 33.0% annually.

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	21.1%	31.5%	47.6%	33.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Guatemala was the leading partner for El Salvador's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream by value, holding a 71.6% share of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.

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 concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to El Salvador

Imports in kind, t

El Salvador's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 11 204 tonnes, a sharp 25.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 10.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 231 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 29.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.4%	(7.9%)	(25.1%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, New Zealand (37.6% of import volume), the United States (21.4%), and Nicaragua (16.5%) were the key partners for El Salvador's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream by volume, together making up 75.6% of total flows.

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 imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms have dropped for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 36 181 thousand US dollars, a steep 25.3% decrease from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value declined by 4.2%, with an average annual decrease of 1.4%. The peak value was in 2019 at 48 529 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 28.5%.

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	28.5%	(0.2%)	(25.3%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018-2021, New Zealand (41.4% of import value), the United States (17.3%), and Costa Rica (16.7%) contributed the most to El Salvador's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream by value, jointly accounting for 75.5% of total flows.

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