About the industry

Guatemala has a clothing and textile cluster that covers the entire supply chain from spinning mills, textile mills, apparel companies, finishing services, machinery and accessories.

This integration makes it possible to manufacture and export apparel and textile products with greater value added, positioning the sector as the most organized and integrated industry in Central America.

value added of the country's total exports.

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Source: Office of Trade Treaty Administration, measurement year 2024 finalized.

Why choose Guatemala?

Guatemala stands out as the perfect choice to satisfy the sourcing strategies of international companies. Its industry presents a diversified cluster that concentrates the entire supply chain in one place; offering flexibility and a strategic location at only 4 days of maritime transit from the United States.

This proximity allows for an agile response to market demands, facilitating better inventory management. In addition, many companies have certifications that support their commitment to sustainability, which guarantees responsible practices.

What is manufactured in Guatemala?

The country has a diversified industry that exports more than 30 product categories, among which the following stand out:

Activewear & Sportwear

Sports and training apparel

Outwear

Coats, jackets and coats

Casualwear

Casual wear

Uniforms

Workwear

Work clothes

Childrenswear

Children's clothing

Guatemala stands out as one of the main suppliers of clothing for the U.S. market. The industry has evolved significantly, diversifying and manufacturing more complex and higher value-added products.

The cluster offers a wide range of products, including knitted, woven, flat, warp and circular knitted garments, using cotton fibers, synthetics, blends and recycled materials.

Constant innovation allows the sector to adapt quickly to the demands of the international market, always guaranteeing product quality and traceability.

Main export categories

Guatemala's apparel and textile industry offers everything from spinning to the final finishing of garments. Knitted, woven, flat, warp and circular knit textiles are also offered. Currently, the industry works with cotton fibers, synthetics and blends, as well as recycled polyester and cotton fibers.

Commercial agreements

A free trade agreement (FTA) is an agreement established between two or more countries. Its objective is to facilitate the exchange of goods and services, eliminating or reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers by establishing trade, labor and environmental conditions that member countries must comply with.