Guatemala
U.S. Trade with Guatemala in 2024
Export Market Rank
#15 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.86 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.77 Billion
Compound Average Growth
5.2% (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 | $274.99 Million | 1.19 Million | $224.43 Million | 84% |
| Soybean Meal | $253.14 Million | 582,428 | $193.04 Million | 71% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $204.87 Million | 141,787 | $143.79 Million | 96% |
| Dairy Products | $126.53 Million | 32,164 | $63.78 Million | 367% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $116.6 Million | 34,824 | $68.66 Million | 188% |
| Cotton | $113.24 Million | 54,450 | $81.69 Million | 108% |
| Processed Vegetables | $84.32 Million | 47,111 | $48.41 Million | 154% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $78.36 Million | 9,572 | $47.12 Million | 180% |
| Wheat | $70.83 Million | 286,142 | $105.09 Million | -49% |
| Rice | $61.43 Million | 160,412 | $37.64 Million | 89% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Guatemala: Guatemala's Processed Vegetable Industry - Opportunities for Growth
The hotel, restaurant, and catering industry in Guatemala is experiencing significant growth, fueled by rising tourism and an expanding dining-out culture. This growth creates a promising opportunity to enhance the commercialization of processed vegetables, including frozen, canned, and dehydrated options.
A significant regulatory change (Ministerial Decree 168-2025) in Guatemala will improve the competitiveness of U.S. agricultural exports by eliminating excessive inspections on refrigerated and frozen products, revoking Ministerial Decree 340-2019, and reducing inspection rates from 100% to less than 10%.
Guatemala has a science-based regulatory framework harmonized with Honduras and El Salvador. There are no major changes from the previous 2024 report.
News and Features
Today, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg announced USDA intends to enter into an agreement with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to deliver up to $452 million in fiscal year (FY) 2025 Food for Peace assistance.
Private exporters reported the sale of 101,400 metric tons of soybean cake and meal for delivery to Guatemala during the 2025/2026 marketing year.