Guatemala
U.S. Trade with Guatemala in 2024
Export Market Rank
#15 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.88 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.77 Billion
Compound Average Growth
5.3% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Guatemala in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $287.77 Million | 1.22 Million | $225.66 Million | 93% |
| Soybean Meal | $253.88 Million | 582,792 | $193.03 Million | 72% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $205.06 Million | 141,939 | $143.82 Million | 97% |
| Dairy Products | $126.48 Million | 32,146 | $63.78 Million | 367% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $116.58 Million | 34,822 | $68.65 Million | 188% |
| Cotton | $113.46 Million | 54,569 | $81.73 Million | 109% |
| Processed Vegetables | $84.31 Million | 47,111 | $48.41 Million | 154% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $78.49 Million | 9,578 | $47.13 Million | 180% |
| Wheat | $71.61 Million | 287,470 | $105.16 Million | -49% |
| Rice | $61.42 Million | 167,873 | $37.61 Million | 88% |
Data and Analysis
In MY 2023/24, Guatemala ranked as the world’s second most efficient sugarcane producer and fourth in overall sugar production efficiency. For MY 2025/26, production is forecast to remain steady, with planted and harvested areas unchanged from the previous two years, and growth expected in MY 2026/27.
Rice production in Guatemala is slowly declining due to limited access to improved seed varieties and an insufficient domestic supply of locally developed seeds.
The food and beverage processing industry in Guatemala includes around 2,200 companies and plays a crucial role in the country's economy, contributing to employment, exports, and domestic food security.
News and Features
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spearhead a trade mission to Guatemala City, Guatemala, from March 3-7, to strengthen trade ties and expand U.S. agricultural exports across Central America. The mission includes more than two dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations, and representatives from two state departments of agriculture.