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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 market for not concentrated, not sweetened milk and cream in El Salvador contracted in 2019, with volume falling to 389.2 thousand tons. A sustained recovery followed, lifting the market to a peak of 448.6 thousand tons by 2022.

Growth from 2020 was driven by a 10% rise in national milk production, supported by government master plans for livestock promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The expansion of local processors, such as Las Joyitas de Oriente in San Miguel, strengthened domestic supply and added new players to the market.

The market volume stabilized at 446.3 thousand tons in 2023. The livestock sector's continued efforts to recapture the local market with state backing and the growth of regional processing plants characterized this period.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 milk and cream in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

El Salvador's milk and cream production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 426.5 thousand tons, marking a 2.0% rise from 2020. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 374.9 thousand tons, which represented the largest decline of 10.7%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020 with an 11.5% growth.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.7%)	11.5%	2.0%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk and cream from El Salvador

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2019, exports peaked at 17 tons, while they fell to their lowest level in 2021 at just 7 tons, creating a 2.3-fold difference between these years. The 2021 figure represented a 7.9% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 53.1% drop, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2019 with 129.2% growth.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	129.2%	(53.1%)	(7.9%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States and Guatemala were the primary destinations for El Salvador's milk and cream exports, together accounting for 99.7% of total export volumes.

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

Export values demonstrated notable volatility throughout the observed period. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 27 thousand US dollars, while the lowest occurred in 2018, resulting in a 3.7-fold gap between these years. In 2021, exports reached 14 thousand US dollars, representing a 14.0% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline happened in 2020 with a 56.0% decrease, while the largest increase was observed in 2019 with 265.8% growth.

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	265.8%	(56.0%)	14.0%	22.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Guatemala dominated El Salvador's milk and cream exports in value terms, together representing 99.6% of total export value.

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 milk and cream to El Salvador

Imports in kind, t

El Salvador's milk and cream imports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 15 861 tons, an 8.6% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 35.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.7%	2.4%	8.6%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Costa Rica and Honduras were the main sources of El Salvador's milk and cream imports, together accounting for 88.7% of total import volumes, with other partners each representing significantly smaller shares.

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 milk and cream import values increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 14 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 10.5% advance from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import values grew by 41.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 12.3%.

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	20.7%	6.3%	10.5%	12.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Costa Rica and Honduras remained the principal suppliers of milk and cream to El Salvador in value terms, together representing 90.5% of total import value, with the remainder fragmented across other countries.

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