El Salvador

Key Facts

—H1 2026 export revenue US$11.9 million through May 2026, a roughly 70% increase year over year, according to BCR data reported by Diario El Mundo.

—Dominant buyer Guatemala absorbed more than 79% of exports, worth about US$9.5 million, followed by other markets (US$1.3 million), Nicaragua (US$1.0 million), Panama and Costa Rica.

—Regional market role In October 2025 El Salvador accounted for 41.59% of injections into the Regional Electricity Market (MER), ahead of Panama and Guatemala.