Which manufactured goods are produced in El Salvador?

Manufacturing in El Salvador has grown significantly since the end of the country's civil war, and by the early 21st century, it accounted for more than one-fifth of the nation's gross domestic product.1

The country produces a diverse range of manufactured goods, including:

• Beverages and canned foods1
• Textiles, specifically cotton textiles, as well as apparel produced in maquiladoras12
• Chemical products and organic fertilizers1
• Pharmaceuticals1
• Petroleum products1
• Cement1
• Electronics1
• Cigarettes, shoes, and leather goods1

This industrial development was historically supported by the Central American Common Market, which helped stimulate investment in plants and facilities across the country.1