The U.S. Embassy detailed that $364 million corresponds to products in the final consumer category.
Salvadorans imported $860 million in agricultural products from the United States at the end of 2023, the U.S. Embassy said. U.S. in El Salvador.
The data was shared during the exhibition “Sabor USA,” which the diplomatic headquarters held with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. U.S. (USDA), importing companies and representatives of the restaurant sector.
Marcela Rendon, USDA’s regional agricultural adviser, recalled that the U.S. The U.S. is the main trading partner of Salvadoran companies, with a strong presence in the import of food. Of the total agricultural products purchased in 2023, Rendon noted that $364 million corresponds to the category of articles aimed at the final consumer.
According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), the United States acquired 35.6 % of El Salvador’s total exports in 2023, as well as accounted for 28.6 per cent of imports, making it the first buyer and supplier of the local market.
Meat market
The United States is the second largest supplier of meat (res, poultry and porcine), after Nicaragua. According to the BCR, El Salvador imported more than $303.2 million in 2023, of which $171 million corresponds to Nicaraguan suppliers and $84.3 million to Americans.
Both have a share of 56.3 % and 27.8 %, respectively. Pork imported from the USA The U.S. comes from the state of Iowa, while the beef is bought on tracks from Texas.
During the fair, 16 Salvadoran food and beverage companies exhibited their portfolio of services. The U.S. Meat Exporters Federation also participated. The U.S. Federation of Rice, U.S. rice producers and the U.S. Needle Meat Exporters Council. U.S.
The USDA launched the brand in 2017 “Sabor USA” brand to promote culinary art with American products in partner markets.
This article has been translated after first appearing in Diario El Mundo