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Food and Beverage

Food and Beverage Subsector

Alimentos y Bebidas de Guatemala representó un valor exportable de + US$2,042 millones, esto equivale al 18% del total de las exportaciones guatemaltecas acumuladas a diciembre del 2024, lo que refleja un crecimiento positivo de US$66,900 millones con relación al año anterior, equivalente a un 3% de crecimiento.

Es uno de los subsectores más importantes de la economía del país, contribuyendo con aproximadamente el 43% del PIB Industrial y ocupando el quinto lugar en exportaciones en el 2024. En Guatemala, existen alrededor de 2,000 empresas que conforman esta industria, divididas en diferentes subsectores, como Alimentos Procesados, Bebidas, Conservas, Confitería y Alimento para Animales.

+ US$2.042 million

Exportaciones en 2024. Con un crecimiento del 3% respecto a las exportaciones del  2023.

+ 74 mercados

Importan Alimentos y Bebidas de Guatemala, principalmente: C.A., EE.UU., MX, RD y EU.

+900 productos alimenticios

Divided into 5 subsectors: Processed Food, Beverages, Preserves, Confectionery and Balanced Food.

Product Categories

Processed foods

Production of a wide range of foods such as palm oil, baking products, sauces, canned foods ready for immediate consumption, dairy products, among others. In recent years, it has achieved greater competitiveness in global markets thanks to product innovation and the implementation of good quality practices.

Beverages

Manufacture of a wide variety of beverages, including carbonated beverages, juices and nectars, bottled waters, energy drinks, beers and spirits, among others.

Confectionery

Production and marketing of a wide variety of sweets such as chocolates, candies, chewing gum, nougats and other sweets; innovation in the development of new flavors and presentations under the highest food safety standards.

Preserves

Sustainable production with added value of canned foods, such as fruits and vegetables for consumers seeking nutritious and long-lasting foods.

Balanced Food

Food for farm animals, pets and aquaculture made with high quality ingredients and formulated with international standards to meet the specific nutritional needs of this segment.

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