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
U.S. agricultural exporters of consumer-oriented products are well-positioned to increase sales to Guatemala. In 2023, U.S. consumer-oriented export values reached a third-consecutive record on 15 percent growth from the previous year (Figure 3).
The Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Food (MAGA) regulates Guatemala's genetically engineered (GE) plants and animals.
This report contains the list of all the mandatory export certificates required by the Government of Guatemala for agricultural imports.
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.