Textiles & Apparel
U.S. market proximity, CAFTA-DR access, competitive labor and a proven nearshoring track record.
Sector Overview
Why Textiles & Apparel in Guatemala
Guatemala's textile and apparel manufacturers ship into the U.S. market under CAFTA-DR preferential access, backed by competitive labor and a proven nearshoring track record versus longer Asian supply chains.
A workforce of 11.8 million — the largest and youngest in Latin America — and Central America's lowest industrial energy rates give apparel producers a cost base built to scale.
Talent
Qualified and Accessible
Economically Active Population (EAP)
Average Salary (USD / month)
Source: World Bank, 2024
Skilled And Scalable Talent: A Demographic Advantage For Future-Focused Industries. 11.8M Workforce, The Largest And Youngest Talent Pool In Latin America.
Explore investment opportunitiesEnergy
Lowest cost in the region
Lowest Industrial Energy Rates In Central America. Clean Energy Under Free Market
Explore investment opportunitiesIndustrial Energy Rates by Country ($/kWh)
Source: World Bank, 2024
Free Trade Zones
International agreements & alliances
A harbor for everyone.
Free trade networks and preferential access With Over 40 Countries. More Than 200 Companies From All Around The World Have Active Investments In Guatemala.