Which products does Guatemala export?

Guatemala’s economy relies on a variety of agricultural and industrial products for export. The country is a major global supplier of cardamom and maintains a market heavily dependent on traditional commercial crops.1

Major Exports

• Agricultural Products: Coffee, sugarcane, bananas, and cardamom are primary exports. Additionally, the country exports cacao, spices, and various organic products.23
• Nontraditional Commodities: There is an increasing focus on exporting fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, and ornamental plants.231
• Industrial and Manufactured Goods: Major exports include chemical products, crude petroleum, and seafood (particularly shrimp, tuna, snapper, and mackerel).23
• Textiles and Apparel: Through the use of maquiladoras, Guatemala exports assembled garments.4

While these goods are vital to the economy, it is important to note that remittances sent by Guatemalans living abroad currently serve as a larger source of foreign income than the country's total exports and tourism combined.1