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Continent: North America, Region: Central America
Population as of 2020: 17.9 million 65 of 193
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Nominal G.D.P. in 2024: $113.2 billion 65 of 193
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Total merchandise exports in 2024: $14.76 billion. 73 of 193
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These are calendar-year 2024 goods exports reported by Guatemala, excluding services. All amounts are nominal 2024 U.S. dollars, valued free on board (FOB), with no inflation adjustment. (The national annual-total difference and the effects of re-exports or revisions remain unresolved.)
Top Exports
Top 20 export categories, 2024
Ranked by export value.
| Rank | Item | Dollar amount | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bananas and plantains, fresh or dried | $1.18 billion | Fruit and nuts |
| 2 | Coffee, coffee husks and skins, and coffee-containing substitutes | $917.25 million | Coffee, tea and spices |
| 3 | Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form | $740.10 million | Sugar and sugar confectionery |
| 4 | Palm oil and its fractions | $530.77 million | Animal, vegetable and microbial fats and oils |
| 5 | Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms | $499.79 million | Coffee, tea and spices |
| 6 | Knitted or crocheted T-shirts, singlets and other vests | $421.76 million | Knitted or crocheted clothing and accessories |
| 7 | Medicaments in measured doses or retail packs | $412.52 million | Pharmaceutical products |
| 8 | Knitted or crocheted sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar garments | $358.68 million | Knitted or crocheted clothing and accessories |
| 9 | Melons and papayas, fresh | $268.31 million | Fruit and nuts |
| 10 | Women's and girls' knitted or crocheted blouses and shirts | $263.52 million | Knitted or crocheted clothing and accessories |
| 11 | Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares | $255.64 million | Cereal, flour, starch and milk preparations |
| 12 | Men's and boys' knitted or crocheted shirts | $248.50 million | Knitted or crocheted clothing and accessories |
| 13 | Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants and similar products | $238.90 million | Other chemical products |
| 14 | Other knitted or crocheted fabrics | $228.33 million | Knitted or crocheted fabrics |
| 15 | Organic surface-active agents and washing and cleaning preparations, excluding soap-based products separately classified | $213.63 million | Soaps, cleaning products, waxes and candles |
| 16 | Sweetened or flavoured waters and other non-alcoholic beverages, excluding fruit, nut and vegetable juices | $204.21 million | Beverages, spirits and vinegar |
| 17 | Paper and paperboard packing containers, box files, letter trays and similar articles | $202.68 million | Paper, paperboard and paper articles |
| 18 | Natural rubber and similar natural gums, in primary forms, plates, sheets or strips | $186.03 million | Rubber and rubber articles |
| 19 | Plastic packing and transport containers, stoppers, lids and other closures | $185.06 million | Plastics and plastic articles |
| 20 | Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard | $174.79 million | Miscellaneous food preparations |
Top 10 importers of Guatemala's exports, 2024
Ranked by Guatemala's reported merchandise exports to each named destination economy. Separately reported territories may appear. These are recorded export destinations; goods may subsequently be re-exported.
| Rank | Country | Dollar amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States (including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands) | $4.88 billion |
| 2 | El Salvador | $1.95 billion |
| 3 | Honduras | $1.67 billion |
| 4 | Nicaragua | $1.06 billion |
| 5 | Mexico | $728.03 million |
| 6 | Costa Rica | $674.40 million |
| 7 | Netherlands | $497.36 million |
| 8 | Panama | $332.91 million |
| 9 | Dominican Republic | $297.78 million |
| 10 | Canada | $184.86 million |
