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El Salvador
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Country At A Glance

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Map of El Salvador

Country Facts

Nominal GDP21.66 Billion USD
Population6.19 Million
Total Trade/GDP65.90%
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
Merchandise Imports from Canada36.28 Million CAD
Main importsIntermediate, Consumer & Capital Goods

EDC in El Salvador

Canadian companies assisted56
International buyers insured67
Business volume56.08 Million CAD

Business Environment

El Salvador has the third largest economy in Central America and trade is highly important. El Salvador has a dollarized economy and has particularly close links and a strong commercial relationship with the U.S. Canada has an established and growing trade relationship with El Salvador and both countries are currently working on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Key Industries

  • Telecom
  • Clothing & Textiles
  • Light Manufacturing
  • Agriculture

How we can support your business

Through our Head Office operations in Ottawa, we provide support to Canadian companies planning on or currently doing business in El Salvador. Our market experts have developed strategic relationships with major buyers in several sectors as well as a network of local contacts in the market.

  • We are positioned to help Canadian companies through a range of financing and risk management services.
  • Learn more about our service offering.
 

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