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Which countries are El Salvador’s main trading partners?
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El Salvador’s primary trading partner is the United States. This economic relationship is significantly supported by the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), which was signed in 2004 to reduce trade barriers and foster regional growth.12
Beyond the United States, El Salvador maintains active trade relations with several other key partners:
- Central American Neighbors: Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua.1
- International Partners: Mexico and China.1
The country’s imports consist largely of machinery parts, foodstuffs, petroleum, and chemical products, while a significant portion of its imports are utilized for reexport, particularly apparel produced in maquiladoras.1