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In 2022 we commemorate the 175th anniversary of the establishment of formal relations between Germany and Guatemala.
Although our historical and cultural ties span a longer period of time, the establishment of these ties was formalized in 1847 with the signing of the first official trade, friendship and navigation agreement between the newly formed Republic of Guatemala and the Hanseatic cities of Hamburg. , Bremen. and Lubeck.
As part of this celebration, world-class Guatemalan companies, through the Embassy of Guatemala in Germany, invite you to learn more about some of their export products. Likewise, you will find information on the advantages that Guatemala offers as an investment destination, among which its strategic location in relation to the United States market stands out, as well as a gateway to it through the Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and the “near shoring” strategy.
If you are interested in products from Guatemala, you can contact us using the following link: msolis@minex.gob.gt
Guatemala
Amazing and Unstoppable
In Guatemala there is fire and calm, tradition and modernity. Historical heritage of a living culture. There is a biodiverse territory. Here everything converges.
The Guatemala Country Brand is a strategic national project with the aim of promoting our country globally and attracting foreign direct investment, boosting our exports, highlighting our culture, increasing tourism and improving political relations with other countries.
Learn more about Guatemala and its tourist and cultural beauty through virtual GeoVisits and be amazed by our Mayan culture, beautiful beaches and incomparable nature.
Guatemala is one of the expert countries in quality distillates and many of its rums are considered one of the best in the world. “Botrán 18 Años” is, without a doubt, the jewel of the house: it comes from virgin cane sugar molasses harvested at the Tululá mill, in southern Guatemala, and is distilled and aged using a system inspired by the solera method, in the town of Quetzaltenango, at 2,300 meters above sea level, using barrels that previously housed bourbon, oloroso de Jerez and port. The result is a complex, elegant, full and deep rum, which combines the natural character of the distillate from the volcanic lands of Guatemala with the richness provided by the nuances of patient and judicious aging.
https://www.weinwolf.de/search?search=botran
(distributor in Germany)
Guatemala is one of the main producers of cardamom in the world and the number one exporting country. It moves almost 1 percent of the country’s gross domestic product and is cultivated in five departments:
Huehuetenango
Alta Verapaz
Baja Verapaz
Izabal
Quiche
Guatemalan cardamom reaches most countries in the Middle East, as well as Europe, Asia, the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America. The cardamom agroindustry offers quality and sustainability to all its consumers worldwide, which is why international certifications are kept up to date, since it is an important food product.
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The sustainability of a palm oil project begins with the implementation of economically profitable practices that guarantee future investment and allow progress on the path towards social and environmental sustainability.
In this sense, Guatemala focuses on improving the competitiveness of palm oil investments in the country through outstanding performance and commitment to good agricultural practices, services and technology transfer. A key consideration in achieving sustainable agricultural production is to produce more with less. GREPALMA guides the development of the palm agribusiness to standardize good cultivation practices; We understand the growing global demand for palm oil produced with socially and environmentally responsible practices. This has encouraged the palm sector to ensure the development of the crop in a scenario of productive improvement, in the understanding that conservation means both development and environmental protection.
The evidence of the high productive efficiency and the implementation of good practices in the oil palm agroindustry is found in the study Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) in the Production of Palm Oil in Guatemala, carried out with the support USAIS Low Emissions Development Project technician. The study determined that emissions associated with oil production in Guatemala represent 0.45% of total national emissions, less tan in other palm oil producing countries.
For more information on sustainable Palm Oil practices in Guatemala visit:
CIG is an organization historically linked to the economic development of the country. The industry is the most powerful potential to generate development and wealth for a country and it only grows under the observation of good labor, environmental and production practices and that represents opportunities for employment, wealth and development for the country.
The CIG seeks to be the institution with the greatest impact on the productivity of entrepreneurs, in the continuous improvement of its sustainability, multiplying the generation of wealth and the development of the country.
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Why is Guatemala the destination for your investments from Germany?
Nearshoring refers to the decision of a company or business conglomerate to locate or relocate part of the supply chain of a product to a country close to the target consumer market.
Guatemala does not stop is a strategy developed by representatives of the Government of Guatemala and the private sector. Within the strategy, an inter-institutional cooperation agreement “Guatemala does not stop” was signed, which gives life to the roadmap to attract more foreign investment, which will improve conditions for the Guatemalan economy and citizens.
White Seal Program
Opportunity for Small and Medium Entrepreneurs
Sello Blanco is part of the priority actions for 2021 of the Plan for the Economic Recovery of Guatemala of the Government of President Alejandro Giammattei. It is a visibility strategy to publicize, promote and highlight the work carried out by MSMEs, to link themselves to the markets, through a consumer social responsibility approach, in this way to demonstrate the contribution they make in the preparation of world-class products that reach final markets nationally and internationally.
Position products from small producers that have quality and are marketed in local and international markets, guaranteeing origin and production, through communication and awareness strategies to generate responsible consumption for the purchase of Guatemalan products.
https://www.selloblanco.gob.gt/#
Anacafe
Guatemala is a world leader in the production of high-quality coffee. If you have not been to Guatemala yet, you should know that despite being small in size, it is a very diverse country in terms of topography, microclimates, and culture. In just a few hours, you can drive from sea level to over 3,000 meters, experiencing a variety of ecosystems along the way. One of the many factors that have an impact on the quality of coffee is its increasing altitude.
If you want to learn more about Guatemalan coffees visit: