Milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% market in El Salvador

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for milk powder in El Salvador expanded significantly, with total market volume growing from 3 483 t to 5 838 t. This increase was supported by a rise in domestic production, which more than doubled from 653 t to 1 199 t, and a substantial expansion of imports from 2 830 t to 4 658 t, making imports the primary supply source. The market experienced a temporary contraction in 2020, followed by a strong recovery the next year.

In 2024, imports of milk powder surged to 5 801 t, a 25% increase from the previous year. This jump coincided with a reported 15% decrease in national milk production on Salvadoran farms, which heightened reliance on imported powder to meet domestic demand. El Salvador's position as the second-highest per capita consumer of dairy products in Central America provided a steady base of demand throughout the period.

Industry efforts focused on livestock technification and animal welfare, promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, aimed at improving milk yield and quality. Concurrently, market trends highlighted innovation in product formats and a growing emphasis on sustainability, aligning with evolving consumer expectations for dairy products.

Production milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5%, 2018-2021

World map of production of milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5%, 2018-2021

El Salvador's production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 260 tonnes, marking a 4.8% increase from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production surged by 93%, with an average annual growth rate of 24.5%.

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

Exports milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% from El Salvador

Exports in kind, t

El Salvador's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 62 tonnes, which is 209.8% higher than in 2020. Between 2019 and 2021, exports jumped by 713.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 101.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Guatemala and Nicaragua were the dominant destinations for El Salvador's exports in kind, together accounting for 80.2% of total shipments, while other countries had smaller individual shares.

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

El Salvador's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in value terms have increased for the second year running. In 2021, exports totaled 202 thousand US dollars, showing a 140.0% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2019 to 2021, exports grew by 1108.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 129.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama were the top destinations for El Salvador's exports in value terms, with shares of 49.4%, 27.8%, and 22.8%, respectively, combining for 100.0% of total export value.

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 milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% to El Salvador

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, El Salvador's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in volume terms amounted to 3 619 tonnes, up 35.4% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 27.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 673 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 17.2%.

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

During 2018–2021, the United States was nearly the sole supplier of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% to El Salvador in kind, capturing 95.0% of total imports.

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

In 2021, El Salvador's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in value terms hit 10 933 thousand US dollars, a 47.4% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 85.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 22.8%. The largest drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 10.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the partner base for El Salvador's imports in value terms was highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 90.8% of total import value.

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

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