Sectoral Strategy

The Service Sector grows at an accelerated pace annually, and as Guatemala is a leading country in service outsourcing in the region, it generates significant growth in the country's economy.

 

In Guatemala, exports of services in recent years have undergone a process of expansion, there is a methodology that allows obtaining the figures of the sector's exports, which show that by the end of 2023 US$4,273 million were exported, impacting the generation of +600 thousand direct jobs. This sector groups exporters of Sustainable Tourism, Health and Wellness Tourism, Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO), Laboratories, Orange Economy and Integrated Services for Export (SIEX) services.

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Strategic Pillars

BUSINESS AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT WITH AN EXPORT FOCUS

 

Raise the competitiveness of the sector's companies and increase the capacity of specialized human talent.

INCREASE THE PRESENCE AND POSITIONING OF THE SERVICE SECTOR IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Develop and execute a promotion and intelligence plan for prioritized markets with potential clients that have as decision criteria the competitive factors that make Guatemala stand out.

DIVERSIFICATION OF THE SECTOR'S EXPORTABLE SUPPLY

 

 

Strengthening Guatemala's supply of services, prioritizing those ready for the international market.

COMPETITIVENESS, REPRESENTATIVENESS AND COMMUNICATION

 

 

Promote measures to facilitate the development of service exports through incentives for taxation, financing and registration.

Implement a communication strategy with stakeholders.

Benefits as a member of the Service Sector

 

As a member of AGEXPORT through the commissions represented in the Service Sector, you may:

Gain representation and visibility.

Advisory services provided by the Sector and related departments include market information and trends specific to your export product.

Business networking.

National and international positioning of the sector's offering.

The Service Sector is the strategic ally of the Export Sector in Guatemala.
Market information and trends specific to your export service.

Advantages of being a member of AGEXPORT

As a member of AGEXPORT, you will receive assistance from the commission and related departments, including market information and trends for the products you export. Additionally, you will have access to ongoing training on export processes, provided every two months, as well as to support to overcome trade barriers.

 

You will also benefit from institutional discounts for members and be listed in the Exporters Directory. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to participate in trade negotiations of your interest, receive invitations to trade fairs, and have your products and company promoted to foreign entrepreneurs interested in your offering, thus contributing to the growth of exports.

Aída Fernández

Aída Fernández

MBA

Languages: Spanish, English

MANAGER OF THE SERVICE SECTOR

27 years of experience in the development of export companies. Free trade agreements. International cooperation. Quality control. National and international trade promotion.

15 Avenue 14-72, Zone 13

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