More than 60 representatives of the agricultural sector participated in the Agroencuentro Chimaltenango, a conference held in Pueblo Real, Tecpán, to strengthen the production chain, generate business opportunities, and facilitate access to export markets for small and medium-sized producers.
The event was organized by Agexport's Agricultural Sector, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food (MAGA), and was supported by the European Union's AL-INVEST Verde program. It brought together 25 agro-exporters and 35 producer associations from various parts of the country, who presented a diverse range of products that included fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, and differentiated goods.
© AgExport
"We are holding the first agro-encounter with more than 30 associations and cooperatives that exhibit products such as broccoli, peas, carrots, mini-vegetables, and blueberries. We also have more than 20 companies that market these products for the national and international market," stated Eddy Martínez, president of the 22nd edition of Agritrade Expo & Conference's Organizing Committee and member of Agroexport's Board of Directors.
According to estimates, more than 337,000 quintals of fruits, vegetables, and differentiated goods, and 132,000 dozen cut flowers were exhibited at the event. The production comes from more than 3,528 hectares in Chimaltenango, Sololá, Jalapa, Huehuetenango, and Escuintla.
© AgExport
The event also featured the participation of 16 trading houses offering technical solutions in biofertilizers, irrigation systems, protected crops, soil and water analysis, post-harvest management, packaging solutions, and logistics services.
In 2024, Guatemala exported 6,325 million kilograms of agricultural goods for $5.068 billion. The main export products were bananas, coffee, cardamom, exotic fruits, and vegetables. The United States was the main destination, followed by the Netherlands, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Canada.
© AgExport
According to data from Agexport's Market Intelligence Unit, the agricultural sector has the potential to reach $5.226 billion in exports in the coming years. The country is working to open the U.S. market for its avocados. This is an important opportunity for this product, as in 2024, U.S. market avocado imports amounted to $3.877 billion. The opening of this market will depend on progress in the admissibility protocol.
For more information:
Agexport
www.expor.com.gt
