ProChile in the world

Guatemala is Central America biggest economy, representing a third of the region GDP. It has a population of almost 17 million inhabitants, is one of the three main destinations of the Chilean exports in Central America and it has positioned itself as a hub to gain access to the markets of El Salvador, Honduras, Southern Mexico, and the United States.

Along with Honduras and El Salvador, it is a member of the Northern Triangle: A customs union that allows the free passage of goods in a common market. Guatemala has four main harbours that allows the access to the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. According to the Population Census from 2018, 61% of its inhabitants has between 15 and 64 years old, while a 5.6% has 65 years old or more. Which means that has almost 7.6 million economically active people.

The Guatemalan market is in a process of diversification of purchasing trends, thanks to the sustained growth of its middle class, which opens a great opportunity for consumer goods, capital assets and specialised services.