Sugarcane planted area in 2013/2014 (Nov 2013-Oct 2014) is higher than in 2012/13 reaching 69,815 hectares (ha). The Salvadoran Sugar Council (CONSAA) continues to regulate sugar trade. In Marketing Year (MY) 2013, most sugar exports were destined for Canada, Chile, Taiwan, Indonesia, Russia and to the U.S. re-export market. High international prices continue providing financial relief to the sugar sector. The sector continues to get tariff protection from the Government of El Salvador (GOES). The Ministry of Agriculture (MAG) continues efforts to shift traditional agriculture to more profitable non-traditional export crops. The law for production of alternative fuels, including ethanol, continues to be "on hold" and there is no set date for its entry into force.
