Trade lane
What El Salvador buys from the United States.
El Salvador imported USD 1.7bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United States in 2024, down 6 per cent on 2022. That is 15 per cent of everything El Salvador imported in these lines, and the United States is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United States dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 1.7bnfrom the United States in 2024 (USD 1.8bn in 2022)
15 per centof El Salvador's imports in these lines, USD 11bn from every source
283product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2the United States's rank among El Salvador's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what El Salvador paid the United States for it at the border, the United States's share of everything El Salvador imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 49 per cent of the lane.
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of El Salvador's imports26 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,898 a tonne, 8,466 tonnesUSD 67min 2024 -
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Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail saleHS 550953
Share of El Salvador's imports90 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 69m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,124 a tonne, 19,205 tonnesUSD 60min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of El Salvador's imports13 per cent, 65 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 35,788 a tonne, 1,270 tonnesUSD 45min 2024 -
4
Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of El Salvador's imports23 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 50m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,214 a tonne, 13,204 tonnesUSD 42min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110
Share of El Salvador's imports68 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,174 a tonne, 34,675 tonnesUSD 41min 2024 -
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Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not...HS 520512
Share of El Salvador's imports81 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,393 a tonne, 10,869 tonnesUSD 37min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431
Share of El Salvador's imports55 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,352 a tonne, 10,394 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
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Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480419
Share of El Salvador's imports95 per cent, 23 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 710 a tonne, 47,457 tonnesUSD 34min 2024 -
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Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns...HS 540246
Share of El Salvador's imports100 per cent, 3 source countriesChangedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 27min 2024 -
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Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410
Share of El Salvador's imports77 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,118 a tonne, 12,424 tonnesUSD 26min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of El Salvador's imports73 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 25min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of El Salvador's imports32 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,030 a tonne, 5,858 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Tools, hand: household toolsHS 820551
Share of El Salvador's imports95 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 20min 2024 -
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Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 600410
Share of El Salvador's imports70 per cent, 27 source countriesChangedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,655 a tonne, 648 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299
Share of El Salvador's imports21 per cent, 29 source countriesChangeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,770 a tonne, 5,878 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632
Share of El Salvador's imports37 per cent, 40 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,063 a tonne, 1,026 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120
Share of El Salvador's imports38 per cent, 19 source countriesChangedown 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,108 a tonne, 12,496 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: uncoated, semi-chemical fluting paper, rolls or sheetsHS 480511
Share of El Salvador's imports79 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 617 a tonne, 21,488 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241
Share of El Salvador's imports30 per cent, 17 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valueUSD 375,405 a tonne, 34 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of El Salvador's imports5 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 744,322 a tonne, 17 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 480411
Share of El Salvador's imports93 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 744 a tonne, 16,475 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390140
Share of El Salvador's imports86 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,241 a tonne, 9,844 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of El Salvador's imports30 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 64 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 48,594 a tonne, 250 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not...HS 520524
Share of El Salvador's imports100 per cent, 3 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 12min 2024 -
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Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121
Share of El Salvador's imports56 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 11min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of El Salvador's imports21 per cent, 86 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,482 a tonne, 1,620 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or lessHS 760519
Share of El Salvador's imports99 per cent, 4 source countriesChangeup 68 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 10min 2024 -
28
Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392310
Share of El Salvador's imports40 per cent, 41 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,460 a tonne, 6,790 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Soups and broths and preparations thereforHS 210410
Share of El Salvador's imports28 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,849 a tonne, 2,517 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 540233
Share of El Salvador's imports23 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,521 a tonne, 1,720 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 381121
Share of El Salvador's imports81 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,434 a tonne, 2,136 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less...HS 540244
Share of El Salvador's imports74 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,017 a tonne, 714 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these productsHS 160100
Share of El Salvador's imports33 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,495 a tonne, 1,656 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
34
Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly...HS 392020
Share of El Salvador's imports27 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,974 a tonne, 2,985 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' waresHS 190120
Share of El Salvador's imports49 per cent, 19 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,696 a tonne, 3,246 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato saucesHS 210320
Share of El Salvador's imports40 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,875 a tonne, 4,553 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of El Salvador's imports9 per cent, 64 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 196,021 a tonne, 43 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590
Share of El Salvador's imports12 per cent, 42 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,039 a tonne, 1,636 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of El Salvador's imports25 per cent, 76 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,417 a tonne, 1,862 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219
Share of El Salvador's imports29 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 126,346 a tonne, 63 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheetsHS 480519
Share of El Salvador's imports90 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 616 a tonne, 12,975 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not...HS 520612
Share of El Salvador's imports60 per cent, 9 source countriesChangedown 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,319 a tonne, 2,377 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
43
Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410
Share of El Salvador's imports78 per cent, 10 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
44
Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industriesHS 330210
Share of El Salvador's imports21 per cent, 28 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,599 a tonne, 646 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of El Salvador's imports14 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 25,764 a tonne, 260 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
46
Extracts, essences and concentrates: of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mateHS 210120
Share of El Salvador's imports37 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 433 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 72,284 a tonne, 92 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
47
Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910
Share of El Salvador's imports12 per cent, 19 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,516 a tonne, 2,642 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
48
Meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602HS 160249
Share of El Salvador's imports45 per cent, 8 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,939 a tonne, 944 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990
Share of El Salvador's imports17 per cent, 42 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,296 a tonne, 1,923 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322
Share of El Salvador's imports10 per cent, 32 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,199 a tonne, 1,210 tonnesUSD 6min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690USD 67m in 2024, up 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022). The United States supplies 26 per cent of the line.
- Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or lessHS 760519USD 10m in 2024, up 68 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Electrical static convertersHS 850440USD 12m in 2024, up 64 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 30 per cent of the line.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299USD 16m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 21 per cent of the line.
- Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less...HS 540244USD 9m in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 74 per cent of the line.
- Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato saucesHS 210320USD 9m in 2024, up 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 40 per cent of the line.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713USD 12m in 2024, up 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390USD 24m in 2024, up 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). The United States supplies 32 per cent of the line.
- Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219USD 8m in 2024, up 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 29 per cent of the line.
- Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these productsHS 160100USD 9m in 2024, up 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 33 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324USD 25m in 2024, up 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). The United States supplies 73 per cent of the line.
- Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990USD 6m in 2024, up 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 17 per cent of the line.
- Tools, hand: household toolsHS 820551USD 20m in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). The United States supplies 95 per cent of the line.
- Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410USD 26m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). The United States supplies 77 per cent of the line.
- Soups and broths and preparations thereforHS 210410USD 10m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431USD 35m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022). The United States supplies 55 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590USD 8m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 381121USD 9m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 81 per cent of the line.
- Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industriesHS 330210USD 7m in 2024, up 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 21 per cent of the line.
- Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121USD 11m in 2024, up 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United States supplies 56 per cent of the line.
Where the United States dominates
Lines where the United States supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United States ships at least 60 per cent of what El Salvador imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail saleHS 55095390 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 60m; 13 source countries in all.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 39011068 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 41m; 24 source countries in all.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not...HS 52051281 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 37m; 11 source countries in all.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 48041995 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 34m; 23 source countries in all.
- Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns...HS 540246100 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 27m; 3 source countries in all.
- Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 20041077 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 26m; 9 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 87032473 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 25m; 13 source countries in all.
- Tools, hand: household toolsHS 82055195 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 20m; 37 source countries in all.
- Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 60041070 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 18m; 27 source countries in all.
- Paper and paperboard: uncoated, semi-chemical fluting paper, rolls or sheetsHS 48051179 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 13m; 13 source countries in all.
- Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803HS 48041193 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 12m; 13 source countries in all.
- Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 39014086 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 12m; 12 source countries in all.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not...HS 520524100 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 12m; 3 source countries in all.
- Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or lessHS 76051999 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 10m; 4 source countries in all.
- Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 38112181 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 9m; 13 source countries in all.
- Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less...HS 54024474 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 9m; 12 source countries in all.
- Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheetsHS 48051990 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 8m; 12 source countries in all.
- Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 39041078 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 8m; 10 source countries in all.
- Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 85234976 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 6m; 41 source countries in all.
- Machines: for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substancesHS 84742079 per cent of El Salvador's imports of the line, USD 5m; 11 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where the United States's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to El Salvador at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490The United States: USD 45m at USD 35,788 a tonne. India: USD 29m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 27,874 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 95,485 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323The United States: USD 42m at USD 3,214 a tonne. Mexico: USD 43m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 2,509 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,542 a tonne.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390The United States: USD 24m at USD 4,030 a tonne. Costa Rica: USD 23m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 2,582 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,644 a tonne.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299The United States: USD 16m at USD 2,770 a tonne. Guatemala: USD 28m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 560 a tonne, 80 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 881 a tonne.
- Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyedHS 600632The United States: USD 15m at USD 15,063 a tonne. Guatemala: USD 22m (52 per cent of the line) at USD 8,347 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,525 a tonne.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713The United States: USD 12m at USD 744,322 a tonne. China: USD 160m (61 per cent of the line) at USD 293,606 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 309,404 a tonne.
- Electrical static convertersHS 850440The United States: USD 12m at USD 48,594 a tonne. China: USD 19m (47 per cent of the line) at USD 18,215 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 53,905 a tonne.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690The United States: USD 11m at USD 6,482 a tonne. China: USD 20m (40 per cent of the line) at USD 4,415 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,862 a tonne.
- Soups and broths and preparations thereforHS 210410The United States: USD 10m at USD 3,849 a tonne. Guatemala: USD 24m (69 per cent of the line) at USD 2,765 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,812 a tonne.
- Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 540233The United States: USD 9m at USD 5,521 a tonne. Honduras: USD 24m (57 per cent of the line) at USD 4,256 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,656 a tonne.
- Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these productsHS 160100The United States: USD 9m at USD 5,495 a tonne. Guatemala: USD 15m (54 per cent of the line) at USD 3,666 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,292 a tonne.
- Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' waresHS 190120The United States: USD 9m at USD 2,696 a tonne. Guatemala: USD 5m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 1,908 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,696 a tonne.
- Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato saucesHS 210320The United States: USD 9m at USD 1,875 a tonne. Guatemala: USD 6m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 1,313 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,892 a tonne.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762The United States: USD 8m at USD 196,021 a tonne. China: USD 58m (64 per cent of the line) at USD 77,542 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 162,696 a tonne.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590The United States: USD 8m at USD 5,039 a tonne. Guatemala: USD 35m (50 per cent of the line) at USD 2,124 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,428 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899The United States: USD 8m at USD 4,417 a tonne. Japan: USD 6m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 2,760 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,263 a tonne.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499The United States: USD 7m at USD 25,764 a tonne. Mexico: USD 8m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 6,440 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 24,763 a tonne.
- Extracts, essences and concentrates: of tea or mate, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mateHS 210120The United States: USD 7m at USD 72,284 a tonne. Ireland: USD 6m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 56,162 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 62,702 a tonne.
- Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910The United States: USD 7m at USD 2,516 a tonne. Guatemala: USD 19m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 940 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,389 a tonne.
- Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990The United States: USD 6m at USD 3,296 a tonne. Guatemala: USD 13m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 1,771 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,296 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What El Salvador buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to El Salvador with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is the United States's part of everything El Salvador imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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