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Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in El Salvador, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in El Salvador showed considerable fluctuation over the 2018-2023 period. After an initial decline from 68 thousand tons in 2018 to 62.7 thousand tons in 2019, consumption jumped sharply to 78.8 thousand tons in 2020.

This peak was followed by a contraction to 66.2 thousand tons in 2021, a partial rebound to 69.6 thousand tons in 2022, and a further drop to 64.3 thousand tons in 2023. Domestic production mirrored this volatility, falling from 67.6 thousand tons to 64.4 thousand tons over the same span, while imports saw dramatic swings, most notably a tenfold increase in 2020.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

El Salvador's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 69 473 tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 64 594 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 4.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, with production rising by 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	7.3%	0.2%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

El Salvador's production value of semi-milled or wholly milled rice increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 50 298 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 4.2% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 43 072 thousand US dollars, marking the largest decline of 5.0%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2020, with a 12.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	12.1%	4.2%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from El Salvador

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 1 155 tonnes, then peaked in 2021 at 3 633 tonnes, representing a 3.1-fold increase from the bottom. In 2021, El Salvador exported 3 633 tonnes of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, showing a dramatic 214.5% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 61.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	113.2%	(61.8%)	214.5%	36.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Costa Rica (43.3% of exports in kind), Honduras (32.5%), and Nicaragua (12.1%) were the primary buyers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice from El Salvador, together accounting for 87.9% of total exports in kind.

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

The market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. Export values hit their lowest point in 2020 at 804 thousand US dollars, then reached their peak in 2021 at 2 630 thousand US dollars, showing a 3.3-fold variation. In 2021, semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports from El Salvador totaled 2 630 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 227.0% improvement compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 60.2%.

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	111.9%	(60.2%)	227.0%	40.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Costa Rica (42.9% of exports in value terms), Honduras (31.6%), and Guatemala (12.7%) played the leading roles in purchasing semi-milled or wholly milled rice from El Salvador, collectively accounting for 87.2% 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice to El Salvador

Imports in kind, t

The market showed volatility during the observed period. Import volumes peaked in 2020 at 10 592 tonnes, then dropped to their minimum in 2021 at 372 tonnes, representing a 28-fold decrease. In 2021, El Salvador imported approximately 372 tonnes of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, equivalent to a sharp 96.5% decline compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 864.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.7%)	864.0%	(96.5%)	(40.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Uruguay (35.7% of imports in kind), Paraguay (21.3%), and the United States (16.9%) formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind, with a combined share of 73.9% of total flows.

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

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import values reached their highest point in 2020 at 8 584 thousand US dollars, then fell to their lowest in 2021 at 414 thousand US dollars, showing a peak-to-trough ratio of 21 times. In 2021, El Salvador imported 414 thousand US dollars worth of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, corresponding to an abrupt 95.2% decrease year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 819.8%.

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	(52.4%)	819.8%	(95.2%)	(40.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018-2021, Uruguay (25.1% of imports in value terms), Mexico (21.8%), and the United States (19.0%) stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms, together representing 65.8% 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