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Published: 2025-08-22 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2025/08/22, Many volcanoes in the territory, known as the country of volcanoes, the lowest elevation is 0 meters, the highest is the Santa Ana active volcano 2385 meters. It became a Spanish colony in 1524. Independence from Spain in 1821. In 1824, he joined the Union of Central America, including Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Mexico. In 1841, secession and independence

There are many volcanoes in the territory, with the name of "Volcano Country". The lowest altitude in the territory is 0 meters, and the highest is Santa Ana active volcano 2385 meters.

In 1524 it became a Spanish colony.

1821 Independence from Spain.

In 1824, it joined the Central American Federation, which included Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

In 1841, it seceded from the Federation and became independent.

Cafe de El Salvador Cafe de El Salvador

Photo: Flag and Emblem of El Salvador

A brief history of coffee production

Coffee was introduced to El Salvador from the Caribbean in 1742 (1740).

In the mid-19th century, El Salvador's original export pillar Indigo (Indigo, a dye) gradually declined due to the development of synthetic dyes in Europe, and coffee gradually became the main export product under the leadership of the government.

In 1856, the first 693 bags of coffee beans were shipped to Europe. Europe was El Salvador's leading coffee customer until World War II, when it was replaced by the United States.

In the 1970s, El Salvador produced a record 350,000 bags of coffee. As the civil war intensified, the coffee industry was in turmoil.

Coffee production in El Salvador was affected by domestic political instability, and the civil war was suspended after the parties signed a peace agreement in 1992. The coffee industry is beginning to recover.

Coffee production status

"Natural disasters" and "bad luck" are the words that describe the challenges facing El Salvador's coffee industry. Although it has escaped the shadow of war, El Salvador's coffee production still faces challenges from time to time, including: hurricane in 1998; earthquake in 2001; volcanic eruption in 2002; and leaf rust in 2012.

Despite these challenges, El Salvador has maintained a high coffee production, consistently ranking in the top 15 of ICO member countries for total coffee production between 2008 and 2012, according to ICO International Coffee Organization data. In 2013, affected by leaf rust disaster, 70% of farms in China were infected, and the yield dropped sharply by about 40%, ranking down to 16.

El Salvador 08-13 Total coffee production and ranking (unit: 000 bags, 60kg per bag)