Guatemala
U.S. Trade with Guatemala in 2023
Export Market Rank
#15 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.63 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.7 Billion
Compound Average Growth
3.4% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Guatemala in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $271.06 Million | 921,226 | $213.39 Million | 64% |
| Soybean Meal | $270.32 Million | 523,105 | $184.4 Million | 61% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $192.84 Million | 148,184 | $133.75 Million | 85% |
| Dairy Products | $111.2 Million | 26,825 | $54.27 Million | 254% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $103.46 Million | 32,480 | $61.11 Million | 152% |
| Cotton | $93.18 Million | 39,355 | $76.22 Million | 60% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $73.58 Million | 9,378 | $41.78 Million | 194% |
| Processed Vegetables | $70.07 Million | 39,568 | $43.22 Million | 117% |
| Food Preparations | $34.95 Million | 6,730 | $23.01 Million | 69% |
| Rice | $34.42 Million | 84,877 | $34.93 Million | -1% |
Data and Analysis
This report contains the list of all the mandatory export certificates required by the Government of Guatemala for agricultural imports.
Guatemala adopted the Central American Regional Technical Regulation RTCA 67.01.31:20, which updates the food product registration process. The regulation entered into effect on August 5, 2024, superseding previous regulation RTCA 67.031:07.
In 2023, the Guatemalan market showed significant potential for growth, with supermarkets, hypermarkets, and independent food stores expanding their locations.
News and Features
News Release
USDA Invests $466.5 Million in Food Assistance, Agricultural Development Projects Worldwide
USDA will provide $466.5 million in FY 2024 funding to strengthen global food security through the McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress programs, Secretary Vilsack announced today.
USDA, through its administration of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition (McGovern-Dole) Program, is the largest global donor to school feeding efforts, providing U.S. agricultural commodities, funding, and technical assistance to reduce hunger, support nutrition, and improve literacy and primary education, especially for girls, around the world.