BPO, call centres and shared services
Contact centres, nearshore BPO, pay and incentives.
520+ Contact centres operating in El Salvador, INVEST
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Sectors
Sectors in El Salvador
Nineteen sectors, each with export, job and investment figures linked to their sources, the incentive laws that apply and the companies in the directory.
Sectors
Sectors in El Salvador
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Software and IT
IT exports, data centres, Google and the technology law.
USD 328 million Telecom, computer and information services exports, January to September 2025
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Logistics, ports and aviation
Acajutla, La Unión, air cargo, AirCity and the Pacific Airport.
+12.07% Containers (TEU) handled at Acajutla in 2025; tonnage up 11.20%
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Creative industries and sport
Creative exports, surf championships and new venues.
USD 175.5 million Creative goods exports in 2024, up 3.3%
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Textiles and apparel
Exports, jobs, products and the US market.
USD 1,927 million Textile and apparel exports in 2025, CAMTEX
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Aeronautics and aircraft maintenance
MRO exports, Aeroman’s hangars and the airport free zone.
USD 315.6 million Aircraft maintenance exports, January to September 2025, up 12%
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Auto parts and electrical components
Wiring harnesses, capacitors, plants and incentives.
USD 163.8 million Auto parts exports in 2025, over 95% to North America
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Pharmaceuticals and medical devices
Exports, laboratories, jobs, registration and medical devices.
USD 172.9 million Pharmaceutical exports (chapter 30) in 2025
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Food and beverages
Snacks, tuna, drinks and the regional market.
USD 916.8 million Processed food and beverage exports in 2025, ASI
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Agriculture and agro-industry
Farm output, the 2025 census, drought and agro-industry.
USD 1,616.2 million Value added of agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing, 2025
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Coffee and sugar
Export income, harvests, buyers and export rules for both crops.
USD 196.05 million Coffee export income, October 2025 to September 2026, up 12%
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Energy
Power mix, gas, geothermal, solar and new projects.
64%+ Share of renewable sources in electricity generation, 2025
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Construction and building materials
Growth, cement, imports, materials and building permits.
24.41% Real growth of construction in 2025
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Real estate
Prices, yields, towers, offices and warehouses.
$542,300 Median house price in San Salvador, CAF yearbook, 2024 data
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Tourism, surf and MICE
Visitors, Surf City, tourism incentives and events.
4,123,892 International visitors in 2025, tourists and day visitors
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Financial services and fintech
Banks, remittances, investment banks and fintech.
USD 28,420.8 million Bank assets at the end of 2025, up 12.2%
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Bitcoin and digital assets
Licensed providers, the 2025 reform and the IMF programme.
89 Digital asset service providers in force on the CNAD register, out of 101 entries
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Health and medical tourism
Medical visitors, hospitals and new investment.
120,000+ Visitors who came mainly for medical treatment in 2025
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Education
Universities, enrolment, English and schools.
41 Higher education institutions in 2024: 24 universities, 13 specialised and 4 technological institutes
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Manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and advisers across every sector, in the InvestSalvador.com directory.