Fruit and vegetable juices market in El Salvador

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unfermented fruit and vegetable juices in El Salvador began at 25.3 million US dollars in 2018, then declined to 23.4 million in 2019 before jumping to 29.4 million in 2020.

Market size climbed to 33.3 million dollars in 2021, bolstered by a competitive food and beverage sector adhering to international standards and a shift toward exporting higher-value-added agroindustrial products like juices. A contraction to 31.0 million dollars followed in 2022, a period marked by a 43% surge in agricultural exports which increased outbound shipments. Recovery ensued in 2023, with the market reaching 33.4 million dollars as persistent policies maintaining low tariffs on imported fruits and vegetables lowered raw material costs for domestic juice producers.

Production fruit and vegetable juices in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, K l

Top producers of fruit and vegetable juices, 2018-2021

World map of production of fruit and vegetable juices, 2018-2021

Fruit and vegetable juice production in El Salvador increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 46 683 thousand liters, marking a slight gain of 2.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

El Salvador's fruit and vegetable juice production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 26 072 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a limited uptick of 6.5% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value rose by 8.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 23 317 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.6%.

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

Exports fruit and vegetable juices from El Salvador

Exports in kind, K l

In 2021, fruit and vegetable juice volumes exported from El Salvador reached 32 063 thousand liters, marking a dramatic increase of 33.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 39 414 thousand liters, while the minimum was in 2020 at 24 066 thousand liters, which also saw the largest decline of 38.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Honduras and Guatemala were the dominant destinations for El Salvador's fruit and vegetable juice exports in volume terms. Honduras accounted for 48.7% of total flows, while Guatemala represented 40.1%, together forming 88.8% of total exports. Other partners accounted for the remaining volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, El Salvador's fruit and vegetable juice export value increased in 2021. Exports stood at 17 907 thousand US dollars, up by 38.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value decreased by 18.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -6.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 12 912 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 39.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Honduras and Guatemala continued to lead as the top markets for El Salvador's fruit and vegetable juice exports in value terms. Together, they accounted for 86.5% of total flows, while other partners played a supplementary role.

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

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

Imports fruit and vegetable juices to El Salvador

Imports in kind, K l

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 2-fold difference between the high of 2021 and the low of 2020. In 2021, imported fruit and vegetable juice volumes in El Salvador totaled 48 320 thousand liters, corresponding to a gain of 103.8% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 23 708 thousand liters, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 33.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Guatemala and Honduras remained the main suppliers of fruit and vegetable juices to El Salvador in volume terms. Their combined share accounted for 83.5% of total imports, with the remainder fragmented across other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, El Salvador's fruit and vegetable juice import value increased in 2021. Import volume reached 25 150 thousand US dollars, equivalent to an improvement of 41.2% compared with 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 8.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 17 810 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 16.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico made the biggest contributions to El Salvador's fruit and vegetable juice imports in value terms. Guatemala accounted for 48.8% of imports, Honduras for 22.4%, and Mexico for 9.8%, jointly accounting for 80.9% of total flows.

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

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