| Product Code: ETC4675112 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, El Salvador continued to rely heavily on gas engine imports, with China, USA, Austria, South Korea, and Japan being the top exporting countries. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, the industry saw a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.31% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a sharp decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -44.87%, suggesting potential challenges or shifts in the market landscape. Monitoring market dynamics and adapting strategies will be crucial for stakeholders in the gas engines import sector in El Salvador.

The gas engines market in El Salvador supports power generation, particularly for remote and industrial locations. These engines offer reliable, cleaner energy sources, aligning with the countrys energy goals and industrial growth.
The gas engines market in El Salvador is driven by demand from power generation and industrial sectors. Gas engines are becoming increasingly popular as a cleaner alternative to traditional diesel engines, offering better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. As the country looks to diversify its energy sources and improve environmental sustainability, the demand for natural gas engines in power plants and industrial facilities continues to grow.
The gas engines market encounters difficulties due to high equipment costs and limited industrial demand, slowing adoption of gas-powered engines.
The government supports the adoption of gas engines as a cleaner alternative to diesel and other fuel-based engines, particularly for power generation and industrial applications. Policies focus on promoting energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and providing incentives for the use of gas engines in sectors that rely heavily on power generation. Environmental standards and fuel quality regulations ensure that gas engines used in El Salvador contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Overview |
3.1 El Salvador Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 El Salvador Gas Engines Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 El Salvador Gas Engines Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fuel Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Power Output, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Trends |
6 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Segmentations |
6.1 El Salvador Gas Engines Market, By Fuel Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Special Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 El Salvador Gas Engines Market, By Power Output |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By 0.5? ??1 MW, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By 1? ??2 MW, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By 2? ??5 MW, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By 5? ??10 MW, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By ? 10? ??20 MW, 2021-2031F |
6.3 El Salvador Gas Engines Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Power Generation, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Cogeneration, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Mechanical Drive, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.4 El Salvador Gas Engines Market, By End-User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Utilities, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil & Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 El Salvador Gas Engines Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fuel Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Opportunity Assessment, By Power Output, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 El Salvador Gas Engines Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 El Salvador Gas Engines Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |