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In-shell cashew nuts 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 market for in-shell cashew nuts in El Salvador expanded significantly between 2018 and 2023, with volume rising from 782 tons to 1 363 tons. This growth was interrupted only in 2021, when a temporary increase in exports contributed to a slight market contraction. Domestic production showed a consistent upward trend, reaching 1 350 tons by 2023.

For the 2025 period, a major planned initiative is the expansion of a national agromarket network. This project involves a $50 million investment to establish 60 direct sales points, aiming to connect small-scale producers with consumers and improve market access.

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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 in-shell cashew nuts in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Globally, El Salvador ranked as the 30th largest producer of in-shell cashew nuts between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of in-shell cashew nuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of in-shell cashew nuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, El Salvador produced 1 056 tonnes of in-shell cashew nuts, maintaining the same level as the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 34.9%, which translates to an average annual increase of 10.5%. The highest production was recorded in 2020 at 1 056 tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year growth occurred in 2019 with a 19.0% increase.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.0%	13.3%	-	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell cashew nuts from El Salvador

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 606 kg, while the highest was reached in 2021 at 48 185 kg, representing an 80-fold difference between these two years. In 2021, exports surged by 7 853.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 51.8% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	49.0%	(51.8%)	7 853.5%	285.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, El Salvador's export market for in-shell cashew nuts was highly concentrated, with Guatemala accounting for 92.9% of all exports.

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, $ US

Export values displayed an unstable pattern throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2021, showing a 5.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, export revenue reached 16 518 US dollars, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of 183.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 58.7% decrease, while the largest growth was recorded in 2019 with a 351.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	351.9%	(58.7%)	183.8%	74.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Guatemala were the only two markets for El Salvador's in-shell cashew nut exports in value terms, together representing 100.0% of total export revenue.

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 in-shell cashew nuts to El Salvador

Imports in kind, kg

El Salvador's imports of in-shell cashew nuts declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 2 450 kg, which represents an 84.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2019 and 2021, imports fell by 95.6%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 64.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(71.3%)	(84.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Nicaragua was the sole source of El Salvador's in-shell cashew nut imports, consistently accounting for 100.0% of 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, $ US

Import values of in-shell cashew nuts to El Salvador fell for the second year in a row in 2021, standing at 1 440 US dollars, down 84.8% from the prior year. From 2019 to 2021, import values decreased by 94.6%, with an average annual decline of 62.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(64.8%)	(84.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, virtually all import value of in-shell cashew nuts to El Salvador came from Nicaragua, which accounted for 99.8% of total import spending.

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