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.
154,607Manufacturing employees
1,225Registered establishments
MINTRAB employer registry
Companies already operating in this sector
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.