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Paper and cardboard

IMG 2 (1)

Karla Patricia Contreras Rivera

Specialist for the Diverse Manufacturing Sector

kcontreras@investlbdev.consiti.com
Mobile: +503 7071-7045

Multimedia (3)

Patricia Fuentes Rivera

Specialist for the Diverse Manufacturing Sector

pfuentes@investlbdev.consiti.com
Mobile: +503 7071-7060

The paper and cardboard sector in El Salvador is emerging as a promising supplier of products to the international market. With a constantly growing production capacity, Salvadoran companies in the sector are prepared to meet the demands of global customers.

The paper and cardboard industry in El Salvador has experienced sustained growth, driven by the growing demand for sustainable and recyclable products. This sector plays a fundamental role in the economy, not only by providing raw materials for packaging and paper products but also by promoting recycling and sustainable resource management practices.

Exported products (2023)

+120
419 M

In paper and paperboard exports (2023)

6.5%

Share of Salvadoran exports (2023)

59

Export destinations (2023)

Main exported products
Cardboard boxes on conveyor belt in factory or warehouse.
  • Toilet paper
  • Corrugated cardboard boxes
  • Make-up remover wipes
Automation - Cardboard boxes on conveyor belt in factory. Clip. Boxes moving on the conveyor at the factory.
  • Folding cartons
  • Paper bags
  • Printed labels
  • Corrugated paper and cardboard
Confident young specialists standing at table full of various types of paper and discussing color palette while going to print banner in advertising company office
  • Paper tablecloths
  • Decals
  • Printed advertising
Main destinations
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