Guatemala
U.S. Trade with Guatemala in 2025
Export Market Rank
#16 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.12 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.87 Billion
Compound Average Growth
6.7% (2016-2025)
Total Export Value 2016 - 2025
Export Value by Commodity 2025
Top 10 Exports to Guatemala in 2025
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | $403.2 Million | 1.79 Million | $249.84 Million | 132% |
| Soybean Meal | $270.39 Million | 664,628 | $205.29 Million | 93% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $211.99 Million | 138,832 | $154.56 Million | 104% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $147.99 Million | 43,445 | $79.41 Million | 240% |
| Dairy Products | $133.1 Million | 32,167 | $74.39 Million | 283% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $104.93 Million | 9,731 | $54.81 Million | 324% |
| Cotton | $97.89 Million | 53,740 | $86.04 Million | 57% |
| Processed Vegetables | $83.73 Million | 45,189 | $53.47 Million | 174% |
| Wheat | $81.19 Million | 338,501 | $99.27 Million | -28% |
| Soybean Oil | $55.73 Million | 51,213 | $53.74 Million | 71% |
Data and Analysis
Guatemala imports nearly all its wine, with imports reaching $23.2 million in 2025. Rising middle-class consumers are receptive to new origins and varietals. The United States ranks fourth among suppliers with $2.5 million in sales, trailing Chile...
U.S. federal export certificates are valid in Guatemala. Processed food products must be registered with the Ministry of Health, and animal products require samples as part of the registration process. Pet food must be registered with the Ministry of...
There are no major changes to the report from last year. Central America has not issued updates or new Technical Regulations. Guatemala is no longer requiring registration of semi-processed or processed food ingredients exported for further...
News and Features
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Stakeholder Notice: Advancing Alignment with America First Food Assistance – Priority Countries for Food for Peace Non-Emergency Multi-Year Programming Announced
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announced nine priority countries for its Food for Peace Non-Emergency Programming for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is announcing a second tranche of funding for the Food for Peace, Title II Program.
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.