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Sheep and goat meat market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for sheep and goat meat in El Salvador experienced a gradual contraction in domestic production, which fell from 242.6 t to 234.0 t. The overall market volume declined from 251.2 t to 242.8 t, though a temporary increase in imports to 8.8 t in 2020 provided a slight uplift. Structural limitations in the national livestock sector, including low technological adoption and high production costs, were identified as constraints on output from 2019 onward.

The downward trend in production continued through 2023, with output dropping to 226.6 t and market volume reaching 232.6 t. In 2022, new labeling requirements for meat products introduced additional regulatory steps for market participants. The following year, the El Niño weather phenomenon significantly reduced national meat production, exacerbating the decline in supply for sheep and goat meat.

By 2024, imports of sheep and goat meat surged by 35% in value terms, indicating a shift in market supply or demand patterns. A comprehensive new regulation for animal-origin products took effect in 2025, establishing a five-year framework for certification, labeling, and commercialization that reshaped the market's regulatory landscape.

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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 sheep and goat meat in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sheep and goat meat, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

El Salvador's sheep and goat meat production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 232.2 tons of sheep and goat meat, representing a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 4.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	(0.3%)	(0.8%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat 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, Panama was virtually the sole buyer of sheep and goat meat from El Salvador, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

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, the country structure of exports in value terms was extremely concentrated, with Panama alone representing 100.0% of total export flows.

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 sheep and goat meat to El Salvador

Imports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period, with a peak in 2020 and a low point in 2021, showing a 2.3-fold amplitude. In 2021, El Salvador imported 3 767 kg of sheep and goat meat, marking a dramatic 57.0% drop from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 766 kg, with the largest increase occurring that same year at 120.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.9%)	120.4%	(57.0%)	(24.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of imports in volume terms was dominated by Australia and Spain, which together accounted for 81.6% of total flows, while other markets contributed to a long tail.

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

In 2021, El Salvador's sheep and goat meat imports totaled 34 489 US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 57.6% from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 57.7%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 24.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 50.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.7%)	50.5%	(57.6%)	(24.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Australia (43.1% of imports by value), Spain (32.9%), and New Zealand (16.0%) played leading roles in sheep and goat meat imports to El Salvador, collectively accounting for 92.0% 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