Summary
- Exports
- $15.4billion
- Imports
- $32.8billion
- Trade balance
- -$17.4billion
Products
What it exports
Bananas (10.2%) and coffee (6.7%) together make up 16.9% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (12.1%) and cars (3.5%) together make up 15.5% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $2.2 billion | $183 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $1.6 billion | $219 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $1.6 billion | $40 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $1 billion | $136 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $777 million | $357 million |
| 39 · Plastics | $527 million | $1.7 billion |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $450 million | $288 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $448 million | $121 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $405 million | $948 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $402 million | $265 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $383 million | $908 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $340 million | $446 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $340 million | $1.1 billion |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $336 million | $445 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $328 million | $5 billion |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $249 million | $1.2 billion |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $230 million | $500 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $226 million | $317 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $224 million | $208 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $216 million | $559 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $216 million | $305 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $209 million | $2.7 billion |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $190 million | $191 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $184 million | $326 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $153 million | $113 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $141 million | $127 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $139 million | $506 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $135 million | $15 million |
| 44 · Wood | $119 million | $144 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $105 million | $287 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $93 million | $296 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $91 million | $491 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $90 million | $2.7 billion |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $76 million | $144 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $73 million | $28 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $72 million | $296 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $69 million | $294 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $67 million | $161 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $61 million | $529 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $60 million | $171 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $59 million | $451 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $50 million | $3 billion |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $49 million | $191 million |
| 70 · Glass | $48 million | $132 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $46 million | $149 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $44 million | $112 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $44 million | $95 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $40 million | $119 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $33 million | $103 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $33 million | $151 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $32 million | $46 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $32 million | $84 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $32 million | $365 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $26 million | $221 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $25 million | $306 thousand |
| 74 · Copper | $25 million | $20 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $22 million | $89 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $17 million | $411 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $15 million | $79 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $13 million | $41 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $13 million | $17 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $13 million | $471 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $13 million | $88 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $12 million | $186 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $10 million | $138 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $9 million | $30 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $8 million | $603 thousand |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $7 million | $23 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $7 million | $84 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $6 million | $73 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $6 million | $835 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $4 million | $384 thousand |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $4 million | $10 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $3 million | $23 million |
| 65 · Hats | $3 million | $34 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $2 million | $25 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $1 million | $6 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $997 thousand | $19 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $852 thousand | $7 million |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $642 thousand | $18 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $590 thousand | $689 thousand |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $532 thousand | $46 million |
| 51 · Wool | $390 thousand | $16 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $285 thousand | $6 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $282 thousand | $22 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $224 thousand | $23 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $166 thousand | $2 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $122 thousand | $9 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $105 thousand | $23 million |
| 78 · Lead | $71 thousand | $774 thousand |
| 45 · Cork | $47 thousand | $1 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $46 thousand | $485 thousand |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $42 thousand | $399 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $25 thousand | $726 thousand |
| 81 · Other base metals | $23 thousand | $3 million |
| 50 · Silk | $10 thousand | $719 thousand |
Trading partners
The United States is its main destination (34.1% of exports) and source (29.5% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5.3 | 34.1% | Sea |
| El Salvador | 1.7 | 10.9% | Land |
| Honduras | 1.3 | 8.6% | Land |
| Nicaragua | 1 | 6.5% | Sea |
| Mexico | 0.74 | 4.8% | Land |
| Costa Rica | 0.64 | 4.2% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 0.51 | 3.3% | Sea |
| Canada | 0.48 | 3.1% | Sea |
| Dominican Republic | 0.32 | 2.1% | Sea |
| Panama | 0.32 | 2.1% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9.7 | 29.5% | Sea |
| China | 6.4 | 19.5% | Sea |
| Mexico | 3.3 | 10.1% | Land |
| El Salvador | 1.2 | 3.8% | Land |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 3% | Sea |
| Japan | 0.89 | 2.7% | Sea |
| Brazil | 0.77 | 2.3% | Sea |
| India | 0.75 | 2.3% | Sea |
| Honduras | 0.7 | 2.1% | Land |
| Colombia | 0.62 | 1.9% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Guatemala accounted for 0.07% of world exports, compared with 0.06% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 5-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 15.4
- Imports 32.8
- Balance -17.4
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $3 billion | $3.8 billion | -$836 million |
| 1996 | $3.1 billion | $3.8 billion | -$653 million |
| 1997 | $3.6 billion | $4.5 billion | -$926 million |
| 1998 | $3.8 billion | $5.4 billion | -$1.6 billion |
| 1999 | $3.9 billion | $5.3 billion | -$1.4 billion |
| 2000 | $4.1 billion | $5.8 billion | -$1.7 billion |
| 2001 | $4 billion | $6.4 billion | -$2.4 billion |
| 2002 | $4.2 billion | $7.2 billion | -$3 billion |
| 2003 | $4.6 billion | $7.7 billion | -$3.2 billion |
| 2004 | $5 billion | $8.7 billion | -$3.7 billion |
| 2005 | $6.1 billion | $11 billion | -$4.9 billion |
| 2006 | $5.6 billion | $10.6 billion | -$5 billion |
| 2007 | $7.6 billion | $14 billion | -$6.4 billion |
| 2008 | $8.8 billion | $15 billion | -$6.2 billion |
| 2009 | $8.3 billion | $12 billion | -$3.6 billion |
| 2010 | $9.9 billion | $14.2 billion | -$4.3 billion |
| 2011 | $12.2 billion | $16.8 billion | -$4.6 billion |
| 2012 | $11.7 billion | $17.4 billion | -$5.6 billion |
| 2013 | $11.7 billion | $17.9 billion | -$6.2 billion |
| 2014 | $12.2 billion | $18.7 billion | -$6.5 billion |
| 2015 | $12.3 billion | $18.1 billion | -$5.8 billion |
| 2016 | $12.2 billion | $17.3 billion | -$5.1 billion |
| 2017 | $12.5 billion | $18.7 billion | -$6.3 billion |
| 2018 | $12 billion | $19.9 billion | -$7.9 billion |
| 2019 | $12.3 billion | $20.3 billion | -$7.9 billion |
| 2020 | $12.3 billion | $18.5 billion | -$6.2 billion |
| 2021 | $14.7 billion | $26.9 billion | -$12.2 billion |
| 2022 | $17 billion | $32.2 billion | -$15.2 billion |
| 2023 | $15.3 billion | $30.6 billion | -$15.3 billion |
| 2024 | $15.4 billion | $32.8 billion | -$17.4 billion |
World rank
Guatemala fell from 76th to 84th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 76th in 1995
- 84th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 76th |
| 1996 | 78th |
| 1997 | 78th |
| 1998 | 78th |
| 1999 | 77th |
| 2000 | 81st |
| 2001 | 81st |
| 2002 | 82nd |
| 2003 | 83rd |
| 2004 | 85th |
| 2005 | 88th |
| 2006 | 93rd |
| 2007 | 90th |
| 2008 | 94th |
| 2009 | 86th |
| 2010 | 85th |
| 2011 | 88th |
| 2012 | 88th |
| 2013 | 91st |
| 2014 | 89th |
| 2015 | 83rd |
| 2016 | 82nd |
| 2017 | 85th |
| 2018 | 89th |
| 2019 | 88th |
| 2020 | 85th |
| 2021 | 85th |
| 2022 | 87th |
| 2023 | 89th |
| 2024 | 84th |
What it sells
Fruit and nuts became its top export group: from 8% to 14%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 44%
- Vegetables 3%
- Beverages and spirits 3%
- Plastics 3%
- Fats and oils 5%
- Sugar and sweets 7%
- Coffee, tea and spices 10%
- Knitted clothing 11%
- Fruit and nuts 14%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit and nuts | 7.9% | 14% |
| Knitted clothing | 3.7% | 10.6% |
| Coffee, tea and spices | 25.5% | 10.2% |
| Sugar and sweets | 11.5% | 6.7% |
| Fats and oils | 0.53% | 5% |
| Plastics | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Beverages and spirits | 0.69% | 2.9% |
| Vegetables | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Other | 46% | 44.3% |
Who it trades with
China went from 1% to 13% of Guatemala's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- United States 31%
- China 13%
- Mexico 8%
- El Salvador 6%
- Honduras 4%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 42.1% | 31% |
| China | 1.1% | 13.4% |
| Mexico | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| El Salvador | 7% | 6.1% |
| Honduras | 2.6% | 4.2% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- Jaguar Energy power station
Largest economic production hubs (gridded GDP, 2024)
- Guatemala City
- Quetzaltenango
- Tapachula
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.