Sector footprint
$628.4M in exports
Reported textiles and apparel exports in 2024 across 27 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 50-63
El Salvador Textiles and apparel exports
where capability meets demand
Explore El Salvador's HS 50-63 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$628.4M2024 reported value
Products27Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets13Markets represented
Average CAGR+9.6%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$83.5BReported buyer imports
Textiles and apparel capability
How strong is El Salvador in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$83.5B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $12.3B | $190.7M | $7.0B | +9.7% | 6 | +0.6% |
| HS 610910T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $9.6B | $1.2M | $5.2B | +22.3% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 630790Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | $5.9B | $3.6M | $5.0B | +5.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 600410Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread | $2.5B | $3.5K | $3.1B | +8.6% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $10.7B | $120.1M | $2.7B | +10.6% | 3 | +0.6% |
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $7.0B | $3.3M | $2.3B | -4.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 630140Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of synthetic fibres | $1.4B | $774.9K | $1.8B | +14.5% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 611596Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex) | $1.6B | $97.0M | $1.5B | +23.9% | 1 | +6.2% |
| HS 620463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.3B | $4.2M | $1.5B | -8.1% | 2 | +0.1% |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $3.8B | $130.1M | $1.5B | +14.4% | 2 | +2.3% |
| HS 600622Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed | $1.1B | $19.5 | $1.4B | +9.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $4.2B | $2.9M | $1.3B | -7.8% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 600632Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed | $1.4B | $21.4 | $1.3B | -51.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630392Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances: of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted | $1.4B | $5.8 | $1.1B | -16.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630232Bed linen: of man-made fibres (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | $925.3M | $20.4M | $1.0B | +46.0% | 1 | +2.2% |
| HS 610463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $2.3B | $17.0M | $955.1M | +3.9% | 1 | +0.7% |
| HS 611430Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | $1.3B | $10.8M | $944.4M | +4.2% | 1 | +0.8% |
| HS 630260Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | $1.9B | $3.7M | $931.7M | -2.2% | 1 | +0.2% |
| HS 620443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.4B | $1.4M | $794.1M | -2.7% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 610832Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.0B | $694.8K | $789.8M | -4.8% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 610443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.2B | $1.2M | $752.4M | -0.6% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 520100Cotton: not carded or combed | $1.5B | $510.5K | $712.4M | +69.3% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 630231Bed linen: of cotton (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | $1.2B | $2.2M | $711.3M | +30.9% | 1 | +0.2% |
| HS 620343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.4B | $7.3M | $685.7M | +7.7% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 621210Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | $2.1B | $4.2M | $677.6M | -4.4% | 1 | +0.2% |
| HS 611610Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber | $796.0M | $678.1 | $599.2M | +43.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 520512Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale | $392.8M | $5.1M | $599.2M | +6.8% | 1 | +1.3% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
21 products represented in the sector.
$25.3B$51.1B reported buyer importsVNM
Viet Nam
3 products represented in the sector.
$4.9B$4.3B reported buyer importsJPN
Japan
4 products represented in the sector.
$4.0B$5.6B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
4 products represented in the sector.
$3.2B$10.2B reported buyer importsKAZ
Kazakhstan
2 products represented in the sector.
$2.0B$1.2B reported buyer importsKOR
Republic of Korea
2 products represented in the sector.
$1.9B$1.7B reported buyer importsESP
Spain
2 products represented in the sector.
$1.4B$2.6B reported buyer importsBGD
Bangladesh
1 products represented in the sector.
$842.1M$654.6M reported buyer importsPAK
Pakistan
1 products represented in the sector.
$712.4M$1.5B reported buyer importsPOL
Poland
1 products represented in the sector.
$676.8M$1.2B reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
1 products represented in the sector.
$637.3M$1.4B reported buyer importsFRA
France
1 products represented in the sector.
$614.2M$1.7B reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 520100Cotton: not carded or combed | +69.3% | $712.4M | 1 |
| HS 630232Bed linen: of man-made fibres (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | +46.0% | $1.0B | 1 |
| HS 611610Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber | +43.8% | $599.2M | 1 |
| HS 630231Bed linen: of cotton (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | +30.9% | $711.3M | 1 |
| HS 611596Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex) | +23.9% | $1.5B | 1 |
| HS 610910T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +22.3% | $5.2B | 6 |
| HS 630140Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of synthetic fibres | +14.5% | $1.8B | 1 |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | +14.4% | $1.5B | 2 |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +10.6% | $2.7B | 3 |
| HS 600622Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed | +9.9% | $1.4B | 1 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 611030
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
6 markets$7.0B calculated opportunityHS 610910
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
6 markets$5.2B calculated opportunityHS 611020
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
3 markets$2.7B calculated opportunityHS 630790
Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307
2 markets$5.0B calculated opportunityHS 600410
Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread
2 markets$3.1B calculated opportunityHS 620342
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
2 markets$2.3B calculated opportunityHS 620463
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
2 markets$1.5B calculated opportunityHS 610990
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
2 markets$1.5B calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Textiles and apparel export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is El Salvador in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.