World Class Fresh
Products
G
uatemala is a country with a great
variety of agricultural products, due
to the diversity of micro climates
and their broad experience in working the
earth. That is why agriculture is a significant
sector in the Guatemalan economy, given
that it offers job opportunities to 30%+ of the
Economically Active Population (EAP).
Food trade in the world is unstoppable.
Guatemala has i nnovated in all it processes
and complies with the highest quality
standards. The sanitary and phytosanitary
measures (including food safety, animal
health and plant health) are commitments
acquired in the commercial treaties and
agreements that allowed foreign sales.
In response to new trends, the Guatemalan
agricultural sector has evolved and counts
with strong quality controls, infrastructure,
technology and trained personnel, for the
protection of consumers.
This productive growth, together with the
improvement in agrofood processes and
the adaptation to trends like “ready to eat”,
has generated very good acceptance in
international markets.
Coffee, sugarcane, banana and cardamom
are traditional products that have stood
out internationally because they are
PRODUCT
RECOGNITION
Snow peas 2 ND supplier to the united states
Cardamom 2 nd world producer, 1 st exporter
highly desired and occupy top spots in
local exports. In 2016, Guatemala exported
US$3.374 billion of agricultural products. Sugar 4 th exporter worldwide
Sesame Best quality worldwide
Vegetables with global demand, like snow
peas, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, broccoli,
cucumbers and carrots, among others, have
conquered national and foreign foodies
because they are fresh, high quality and safe.
The ornamental plant, foliage and flower
sector, with the production of around 80
species and 200 varieties, decorate different
parts of the world. Melon Leader in the US market
Banana Market leader in the US
Coffee Recognition for quality
worldwide
Fruits are also well appreciated. Berries,
lychee, melon, mango, plantain, orange,
apple, pineapple, avocado and papaya,
among many are an example of that. In
addition, the sector has diversified in a
series of differentiated products like seeds,
organics and foods from the country, like:
amaranth, sesame, chia, honey, allspice and
cacao.
Mango 5 th exporter from Latin America
to the US
3.1%
growth of Guatemalan agriculture
sector in 2016, with a production
of US $7 billion.
The value chains and good practices have
improved competitiveness. It is estimated
that the agricultural sector occupies 2
million people. In the last few years an
important number of women have started
working, mainly in post-harvest. Due to the
diversification and adaptation to change,
the agricultural industry of the country
continues conquering new markets.
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