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Persian Lime is exported throughout the year, however, the peak season is from July to September. Exports of Persian Lime go to these markets: United States 70%, European Union 20% and Central America 5%. It includes groups of small and medium holders that generate 5,000 jobs in the entire production chain from planting to marketing.

 

Persian Lime is exported throughout the year, however, the peak season is from July to September. Exports of Persian Lime go to these markets: United States 70%, European Union 20% and Central America 5%. It includes groups of small and medium holders that generate 5,000 jobs in the entire production chain from planting to marketing. Guatemala also exports dehydrated lime, also a part of the exportable supply. Its main destinations are the United States and the Middle East. Several exporting companies and producing farms in Guatemala are committed to good agricultural and manufacturing practices. This allows them to be certified with Global G.A.P., SMETA and GRASP, among others, and thus be able to supply the European Union, European and Central American markets.

Benefits of becoming a member of the Citrus Fruits Subsector

 

As a member of AGEXPORT through the Citrus Fruits Subsector, you can:

Training in GAP, BPM, MIP, quality, cold chain, trade, CSR and environmental, etc.

Transfer of knowledge and experiences through field trips.

Personalized attention in activity related to production and export of each company.

Representation before government entities, institutions and forums of interest to the sector.

Representation of the sector in international events and fairs. Access to market information

Update of regulations, admissibility of markets and potential market opportunities.

Development, management and execution of international cooperation projects.

Strategic partnerships with entities that benefit the development of the sector.

Advantages of associating with Agexport

 

As a member of AGEXPORT you will receive consultancy services from the Commission and from related departments and market and trend information on your export product. You will also receive continuous bimonthly training on export processes, as well as support to address barriers to trade.

 

You may opt for institutional discounts for members and be listed in the exporters' Directory. In addition, you can participate in trade negotiations, receive invitations to trade fairs and for the promotion of our products and of your company with foreign businesspersons to grow exports.

Marta Castañón

Marta Castañón

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Languages: Spanish, English

COORDINATOR OF THE CITRUS FRUIT COMMISSION

21 years of experience in Development of the Agricultural Sector. Development of export companies and agricultural products. Project implementation. Negotiation.

15 Avenue 14-72, Zone 13

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