Manufacturing
El Salvador: the most industrialized nation in central
America. Textiles, leather,
clothing, food, tobacco, furniture, wood, metals, and chemicals.
Honduras: the industry is growing. Cement,
cotton, sugar, wood, textiles, detergents, chemicals, light metals, and food.
Nicaragua: cement, agricultural chemicals, petroleum, metal, beer, soft drinks, food,
and consumer goods.
Guatemala: The industry is slowing down. Clothing, textiles, food, cosmetics, chemicals, glassware, paper, and
furniture.