Guatemala City, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala’s apparel and textile exports fell 18.1 percent last year compared to the previous year due to local and global inflation, it was reported today.
Guatemala City, Apr 8 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala’s apparel and textile exports fell 18.1 percent last year compared to the previous year due to local and global inflation, it was reported today.
The 32nd edition of the Apparel Sourcing Show (APSS) reaffirms this resilience. It is the only regional fair specialized in this industry and this year highlights the sustainability and innovation of the Guatemalan cluster.
With a consolidated ecosystem in the textile industry , Guatemala competes and positions itself as a strategic supplier in the “big leagues” of the sports market. From uniforms to fan apparel, products reach the NBA, NHL and MLB.
The U.S. Embassy reported that the U.S. and Guatemala committed to formalize a work plan to develop Puerto Quetzal, including additional feasibility studies, design planning and training by U.S. experts for the local infrastructure workforce.
