The U.S. represents Guatemala’s largest trading partner. Under the CAFTA-DR free trade agreement, the majority of U.S. food products can be imported duty-free.
Guatemala is ranked as the 19th most important agricultural export market for the United States. Guatemala is the largest market for U.S. exports of consumer food products and processed in Central America. Consumers in the region also have a preference for U.S. imported products due to their reliability and high-quality.
U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to Guatemala, By the Numbers
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Focused Trade Mission to Costa Rica – Foodservice and Retail
March 4 – 5, 2024
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Guatemala is ranked as the 19th most important agricultural export market for the United States.
The country has the largest and most stable economy in Central America.
Local consumers prefer U.S. imported food products as they are perceived as better-quality products.
The majority of U.S. food products can be imported as duty-free, thanks to the DR-CAFTA free trade agreement
Guatemala is ranked as the 19th most important agricultural export market for the United States.
The country has the largest and most stable economy in Central America.
Local consumers prefer U.S. imported food products as they are perceived as better-quality products.
The majority of U.S. food products can be imported as duty-free, thanks to the DR-CAFTA free trade agreement.
Top U.S. products in demand:
March 6: Arrive in Guatemala City
March 7: Briefing and Retail Tour
March 8: One-on-One Meetings with Buyers
March 9: Departure
Schedule is subject to change.
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