Growth Sectors
Guatemala's strategic sectors.
Export-oriented industries where the country's location, talent, and energy come together.
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Growth Sectors
Find Your Sector In Guatemala
Six sectors where Guatemala's advantages translate directly into operational opportunity
Sector 1 of 6Textiles & ApparelU.S. market proximity, CAFTA-DR access, competitive labor and a proven nearshoring track record.
Sector 1 of 6Textiles & ApparelU.S. market proximity, CAFTA-DR access, competitive labor and a proven nearshoring track record.
National Sector Taxonomy
Strategic Sectors of Guatemala
16 sectors prioritized by time horizon under Guatemala's national strategy to attract foreign direct investment. Full profiles are already live for the six growth sectors above — the rest map where the national roadmap is headed next.
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Short term7 sectors
Processed FoodsNon-Alcoholic BeveragesChemicalsPharmaceuticalsApparel & TextilesBusiness Services, Contact Centers & BPOsICT & Software
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Medium term5 sectors
Shared Services CentersElectrical-Electronics (Auto Parts)Health ServicesMetalworkingTourism
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Long term4 sectors
BiotechnologyMedical Devices & EquipmentElectronic Components & EquipmentInformation Technology for Advanced Manufacturing
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