Key Market Indicators
In 2021, the country was number 87, surpassing Kazakhstan. France, Germany and the Netherlands respectively were numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Salvadoran exports of whey are projected to reach $131 million by 2026, rising 1.7% annually on average since 2021, when they totalled $118 million. Compared to 2000, when the country first began to export whey, the figure has grown 7.3% per year. In 2021, Salvadoran exports ranked 69th, surpassing Kazakhstan’s $118 million. France, Germany and the Netherlands were the top three exporters in 2021. Meanwhile, Salvadoran imports of whey are expected to reach $5.3 billion by 2026, increasing 1.3% year on year since 2021. Since 1999, the country has seen a 10% annual growth in whey imports. In 2021, Salvadoran imports ranked 87th, surpassing Kazakhstan’s $4.9 billion. France, Germany and the Netherlands were the top three importers in 2021.
