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Non-vegetable waxes market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the non-vegetable waxes market in El Salvador grew steadily, with market volume increasing from 217 t to a peak of 259 t in 2022 before a slight decline to 251 t in 2023. Domestic production remained flat at around 217 t annually throughout this period, indicating that market expansion was entirely driven by imports.

Imports surged from less than 2 t before 2021 to over 40 t in 2022, supplying the additional volume that fueled market growth. The influx peaked in 2022, contributing to the highest recorded market size. In 2023, imports moderated to 34 t, coinciding with the market contraction to 251 t.

After 2023, import volumes dropped sharply to 3 t in 2024 and 2 t in 2025, signaling a substantial reduction in foreign supply. Domestic production levels, as reported through 2023, showed no meaningful variation, underscoring the market's reliance on imported waxes for growth during the observed years.

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 non-vegetable waxes in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, El Salvador was one of the world's leading producers of non-vegetable waxes, ranking 24th globally by production volume.

Top producers of non-vegetable waxes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non-vegetable waxes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, El Salvador produced 217.3 tons of non-vegetable waxes, showing minimal change compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.0%, while the largest decline also occurred in 2019 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-vegetable waxes from El Salvador

Exports in kind, kg

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, El Salvador's exports of non-vegetable waxes in kind were almost entirely concentrated in Guatemala, which accounted for 100.0% of the total.

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

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, El Salvador's dependence on Guatemala was pronounced, with this market representing 100.0% of total exports in value terms for non-vegetable waxes.

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 non-vegetable waxes to El Salvador

Imports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Volumes dropped to their minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2021, representing a 573-fold shift. In 2021, El Salvador's imports of non-vegetable waxes totalled 21 005 kg, up by 1 707.3% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 4 275.9%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 27.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4 275.9%	(27.5%)	1 707.3%	730.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States accounted for 79.2% of total imports in kind, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2021, differing by a factor of 83. In 2021, cross-border shipments of non-vegetable waxes to El Salvador totalled 59 047 US dollars, showing an abrupt uptick of 1 377.0% compared to 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 2 419.4%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 77.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 419.4%	(77.8%)	1 377.0%	335.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States (42.0% of imports in value terms), Germany (34.4% of imports in value terms), and India (23.0% of imports in value terms) remained the key directions for imports in value terms, together accounting for 99.4% of total flows.

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