Statsistics from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reveal that between November 2012 and March 2013, exports of synthetic fibers to Europe increased from $1.4 million to $3.4 million, which is 133%.

"In other categories, food products such as honey increased sales by 29.8%, going from $4.3 million to $5.6 million."

"... These are the products that are most in demand in the European market, and some of the products with export potential," said Pablo Duran, president of the Exporters Corporation of El Salvador (COEXPORT).

One of the main customers of El Salvador in Europe is Spain, where $73 million worth was exported up to November 2013, followed by Germany with $56 million.

Source: laprensagrafica.com

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