During the first 100 fdays of the commercial agreement between America Central and United States (CAFTA), exports increased a 15%.

Permissions of import were issue for rice, pig meat, and white and yellow maize.

It is estimated that during the rest of this year there will be more imports of grains from U.S.A. (rice, white and yellow maize) valued in 80 million USD.

Nevertheless, the trade balance continues being unfavourable.