The Manufacturing industry represents 12.6% of the GDP. With the
Central American Common Market and the
FTAA, Guatemala has at its disposition an advantageous market which it makes good use of. With the establishment of maquilas ("in-bond" industries), the maquiladoras sector has become one of the most important sectors for the country.
Guatemala also has a considerable and competitive chemical industry.
The other important sectors are: the cosmetic, paper, metal products, construction materials and crystal industries.
In conclusion, the production structure of the Guatemalan market is oligopolistic, which tends to be a handicap for competition but which has the advantage giving the investors a large choice and the country is not dependant on a single sector.
26 professional associations listed for Guatemala.
Upcoming Trade shows in Guatemala
October 6th, 2025
Construction, public works - Masonry, carpentry, pipework - Waterproofing, roofing, plumbing, carpentry - Painting, door and window frames, wall and floor coverings - Electrical installations - Heating, air conditioning, ventilation - Sanitary equipment, kitchen, swimming pool - Machine tools, agricultural machinery - Hardware, tools, accessories - Professional hardware - Home repairs, DIY
November 6th, 2025
Automobiles, lorries - Automobile manufacturing, lorries - Automobile subcontracting, lorries - Embedded systems
October 1st, 2026
Construction, public works - Masonry, carpentry, pipework - Waterproofing, roofing, plumbing, carpentry - Painting, door and window frames, wall and floor coverings - Electrical installations - Heating, air conditioning, ventilation - Sanitary equipment, kitchen, swimming pool - Machine tools, agricultural machinery - Hardware, tools, accessories - Professional hardware - Home repairs, DIY
November 1st, 2026
Automobiles, lorries - Automobile manufacturing, lorries - Automobile subcontracting, lorries - Embedded systems
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Guatemala: Buying and Selling
