The U.S. represents Guatemala’s largest trading partner, and Guatemala is a net importer. Under CAFTA-DR, 95% of U.S. agricultural exports enter Guatemala duty free. Guatemala eliminated the remaining tariffs on virtually all U.S. agricultural products in 2020 (a few product categories will be eliminated over subsequent years - e.g.; rice and dairy products).
Guatemala is the largest market for U.S. exports of consumer food products in Central America. Guatemala is also the largest U.S. export market for processed foods in Central America after passing Panama in 2020.
U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Imports to Guatemala, By the Numbers
U.S. Consumer-Oriented Foods - US$483 million (2020)
U.S. Processed Foods - US$393.2 million (2020) - a record high
Travel Information
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Guatemala Market Overview
CAFTA-DR Free Trade Agreement Overview
Products of Interest
Top U.S. products in demand:
Fats And Oils
Food Preparations & Ingredients
Processed/Prepared Dairy Products
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic Beverages (including Sparkling Beverages)
Prepared/Preserved Meats
Poultry
Snack Foods and nutrition bars
Ethnic and Natural Condiments, Sauces, Jams & Jellies
Organic/Healthy products
Specialty foods
Grain and plant based products (rice, lentils, different types of pastas)
Pet Food
Focused Trade Mission Services Provided
One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers
Dedicated interpreter
Pre-event custom product research including market overview, importation and distribution analysis
Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service
Retail store tour
Translation of up to two pages of materials into Spanish
Table top showcase and trade reception
Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing your company profile, contact details and product lines
On-site assistance by Food Export's In-Market Representative
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