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Edible brassicas market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for fresh edible brassicas in El Salvador fluctuated between 84.4 thousand tons and 106.2 thousand tons. After a slight decline in 2019 and 2020, the market expanded significantly in 2021, reaching 101.0 thousand tons, and continued to grow to 106.2 thousand tons by 2023. Domestic production remained minimal at 0.7 thousand tons annually, making import volumes the primary determinant of market size.

In 2024, key factors for adapting fresh products to the market included dimensions, technical and product regulations, and packaging design, as highlighted by a 2022 study from the University of El Salvador. While complete market size data for 2024-2025 is not available, import figures show a dip to 94.9 thousand tons in 2024 followed by a recovery to 103.9 thousand tons in 2025, suggesting ongoing adjustments in supply.

Overall, the market demonstrated sensitivity to import flows, with the peak in 2023 reflecting increased availability. The focus on product adaptation criteria indicates evolving market requirements that could shape trade and consumption patterns.

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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 edible brassicas in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

El Salvador's edible brassicas production declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 681.4 t of edible brassicas, which is 1.3% lower than the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 695.4 t, with the largest annual increase of 3.2% recorded that same year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	(0.8%)	(1.3%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from El Salvador

Exports in kind, K t

In 2019, El Salvador's edible brassicas export volume was 0.0 K t, marking a sharp 79.4% decrease compared to 2018.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.4%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Costa Rica and Panama dominated El Salvador's edible brassicas exports in volume, together accounting for 100.0% 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

In 2019, El Salvador's edible brassicas exports totaled 0.1 K $ US, representing a steep 86.2% decline from the previous year.

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	(86.2%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Costa Rica and Panama were the primary markets for El Salvador's edible brassicas exports in value terms. Costa Rica captured 87.0% of total flows, while Panama accounted for 13.0%, together making up 100.0% of exports.

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 edible brassicas to El Salvador

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, El Salvador's edible brassicas imports rebounded in 2021, reaching 100.3 K t—a strong 19.8% year-over-year increase. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 14.6%, averaging an annualized rate of 4.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 83.7 K t, with the largest annual decline of 3.6% occurring in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	(0.8%)	19.8%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Guatemala was the dominant and nearly exclusive source for El Salvador's edible brassicas imports in volume, accounting for 99.9% 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

In 2021, El Salvador's edible brassicas imports amounted to 13 389 K $ US, reflecting a significant 18.1% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports increased by 46.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 13.6%. The largest annual decline of 4.5% was recorded in 2020, while the biggest increase of 30.1% occurred in 2019.

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	30.1%	(4.5%)	18.1%	13.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, El Salvador's edible brassicas imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Guatemala, which held a 99.9% share of total imports.

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