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Wood charcoal market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wood charcoal market in El Salvador showed gradual growth in volume from 2018 to 2023, rising from 21 354 t to 22 569 t, an overall increase of 5.7%. This growth was not linear, with a notable surge of 4.7% in 2020 followed by a slight contraction of 1.2% in 2021. The market recovered in 2022 with a 2.2% gain before stabilizing with a minor dip of 0.8% in 2023.

In value terms, the market expanded more significantly, climbing from 11 088 тыс. долл. in 2018 to 12 601 тыс. долл. in 2023, a 13.6% rise over the period. The value growth outpaced volume growth, particularly in 2020 and 2022, suggesting changes in pricing or product mix within the market.

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 wood charcoal in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of wood charcoal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

El Salvador's wood charcoal production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 23 562 tonnes of wood charcoal, marking a 0.7% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 2.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Wood charcoal production in El Salvador has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 12 487 thousand US dollars, remaining stable compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	3.0%	0.1%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from El Salvador

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, wood charcoal exports from El Salvador totaled 1 708 tonnes, representing a 41.4% increase from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports declined by 13.2%, equating to an annualized decrease of 4.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 207 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 2 039 tonnes. The most significant drop was observed in 2020, with a 40.8% decline.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	(40.8%)	41.4%	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export partner base for wood charcoal in kind was extremely narrow, with the United States alone accounting for 99.8% of total flows.

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

El Salvador exported 905 thousand US dollars worth of wood charcoal in 2021, which is 40.5% higher year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 11.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 644 thousand US dollars, and the maximum was in 2019 at 1 064 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 39.5% drop.

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	4.0%	(39.5%)	40.5%	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the export partner structure in value terms was dominated by the United States, which consistently represented 99.4% of total 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 wood charcoal to El Salvador

Imports in kind, t

Wood charcoal imports into El Salvador have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 419 tonnes, up 13.8% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 45.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.4%	2.1%	13.8%	13.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Nicaragua and Paraguay were the dominant sources for wood charcoal imports in kind to El Salvador, jointly accounting for 95.9% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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 wood charcoal imports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 227 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 20.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 61.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.3%.

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	24.2%	7.9%	20.4%	17.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay and Nicaragua consistently accounted for 87.6% of total imports in value terms, indicating a high degree of concentration alongside a long tail of smaller markets.

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