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Wood fuel market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the wood fuel market in El Salvador contracted in physical volume, falling from 4 131 thousand m³ to 4 041 thousand m³, while its value increased from $1 396 million to $1 463 million. This contrast between declining volume and rising value was driven by two main sets of factors.

On one hand, government measures such as subsidies for liquefied petroleum gas introduced in 2021 and the setting of maximum prices for gasoline in 2022 made fossil fuels more affordable, reducing demand for wood fuel. On the other hand, global events including the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and subsequent OPEC production cuts led to higher world energy prices, which increased the cost of wood fuel in the local 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, K m³
  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, K m³
  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, K m³
  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, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, m³
    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/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, m³
    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/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, m³
    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/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, m³
    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/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  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 fuel in El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Top producers of wood fuel, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood fuel, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

El Salvador's wood fuel production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 4 080 thousand cubic meters of wood fuel, which remained broadly stable compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(0.4%)	(0.4%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, El Salvador's wood fuel output was valued at 1 406 million US dollars, indicating a small year-over-year decline of 1.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 396 million US dollars, while the maximum value was reached in 2020 at 1 421 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a growth of 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	1.8%	(1.1%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood fuel from El Salvador

Exports in kind, m³

In 2021, El Salvador exported 2 626 cubic meters of wood fuel, marking an abrupt year-over-year advance of 41.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 13.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.6%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 857 cubic meters, while the maximum was in 2019 at 3 136 cubic meters. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 40.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, m³

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 United States clearly dominated as the primary buyer of wood fuel from El Salvador, accounting for 99.8% 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, K $ US

In 2021, El Salvador exported 905 thousand US dollars worth of wood fuel, up by 40.5% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 11.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 644 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1 064 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 39.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the almost exclusive buyer of wood fuel from El Salvador, taking 99.4% of total exports in value terms.

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 fuel to El Salvador

Imports in kind, m³

Cross-border shipments of wood fuel to El Salvador increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 871 cubic meters, reflecting a rise of 6.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 48.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, m³

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.6%	7.1%	6.2%	14.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Nicaragua, Paraguay, and the United States—together absorbed 90.7% of total wood fuel imports to El Salvador in volume terms.

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

Imported wood fuel volumes to El Salvador increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 267 thousand US dollars, indicating a gain of 15.6% versus the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports increased by 40.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.0%.

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	15.4%	5.2%	15.6%	12.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018–2021, Paraguay (45.2% of imports in value terms), Nicaragua (25.3% of imports in value terms), and the United States (14.5% of imports in value terms) consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of imports, jointly accounting for 85.0% 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