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  1. Shipping Air Freight to Guatemala
  2. How to Ship International Air Freight to Guatemala
  3. What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Guatemala
  4. What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Guatemala
  5. What are the Most Common Export Items to Guatemala in 2023?

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Shipping Air Freight to Guatemala

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How to Ship International Air Freight to Guatemala

Ship international air freight to Guatemala seamlessly with Shipixy! We help ensure proper packaging and labeling in compliance with shipping regulations. Choose our reliable and cost-effective service, with fast transit times. We are committed to excellence and will assist you in preparing all necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with Guatemala's customs regulations. Benefit from our advanced tracking tools to monitor your shipment's progress. Count on us to coordinate a smooth delivery and distribution process in Guatemala. Trust Shipixy for successful and hassle-free shipping to Guatemala.

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What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Guatemala

Shipixy takes the hassle out of air cargo shipping to Guatemala. With our personalized quotes, we provide you with competitive pricing tailored to your specific needs. Our commitment to quality ensures that your goods are transported safely and efficiently to their destination in Guatemala. Trust us to deliver your cargo with care, and experience a seamless shipping experience with Shipixy.

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What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Guatemala

Shipping air freight to Guatemala can be a challenging process. With its unique customs regulations and diverse geography, the logistics involved can be complex and time-consuming, making it difficult for businesses to export to this nation. However, with Shipixy as your partner for shipping, you can rest easy knowing that we will navigate through all these challenges efficiently. Our expertise in Guatemalan customs, efficient logistics coordination, cultural understanding, and commitment to cost-effective shipping make us the ideal partner for a successful air freight experience to Guatemala.

Challenges when shipping air freight to Guatemala:

  • Navigating the complex customs procedures.
  • Managing the diverse geography that includes mountains, coastal plains, and tropical forests.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance with Guatemala customs and import regulations.
  • Handling cultural differences and communication barriers.
  • Coordinating logistics across vast distances within Guatemala.

At Shipixy, we understand the complexities of shipping air freight cargo to Guatemala. Our team of experts has a deep understanding of the country's customs regulations and logistics coordination, ensuring a swift and efficient clearance process for your shipment. We navigate the diverse and challenging geography of Guatemala with efficient logistics coordination, while our cultural awareness helps us bridge potential communication gaps. Trust Shipixy to provide cost-effective and tailored solutions that will simplify shipping to Guatemala, unlocking the full potential of this dynamic and bustling market.

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What are the Most Common Export Items to Guatemala in 2023?

The USA is an important trading partner for Guatemala, with a range of imports flowing between the two countries. Some of the most common imports from the USA include:

  1. Machinery and mechanical appliances.
  2. Pharmaceutical products and medicines.
  3. Electronic equipment and machinery.
  4. Transportation equipment like cars and car parts.
  5. Chemicals and chemical products.

These imports are critical for Guatemala's economic development, providing important goods for citizens while driving growth in different industries.

Air cargo and logistics in Guatemala

On the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Guatemala scored 2.6 out of 5 in 2022, 10th of 16 in North America on our list, tied with the Dominican Republic. The average for North America on our list is 2.83.

Its container ports handled 2,010,490 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2024.

The average tariff Guatemala applied to imports, weighted by trade, was 2.39% in 2022, against 6.60% on average across the 17 countries in North America on our list with data.

Guatemala scored above the North America average on zero of the six components, highest in ease of arranging international shipments (2.8) and lowest in customs and border clearance (2.3).

Logistics Performance Index scores for Guatemala, 2022 (1 to 5)
ComponentGuatemalaAverage, North America
Customs and border clearance2.32.63
Trade and transport infrastructure2.42.70
Ease of arranging international shipments2.82.82
Logistics services2.72.81
Tracking and tracing2.72.86
Timeliness of shipments2.63.17

What the United States ships to Guatemala

U.S. goods exports to Guatemala totaled $10 billion in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, up 4.2% on 2024.

By U.S. goods exports, Guatemala ranks 5th of 21 in North America on our list, between Costa Rica ($10.2 billion) and Panama ($8.9 billion).

The largest increases from 2024 to 2025 were in petroleum products, other (up $390.8 million), corn (up $129 million) and meat, poultry, etc. (up $64.2 million).

U.S. exports to Guatemala by month, 2025
$0$500M$1BJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Guatemala peaked in July at $963.5 million and were lowest in June at $756.4 million. July to December accounted for 50.9% of the year's exports. The third quarter (July to September) was the busiest, with $2.6 billion.

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U.S. exports to Guatemala by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsShare of the year
January 2025$757.9 million7.6%
February 2025$837.5 million8.4%
March 2025$945.8 million9.5%
April 2025$766.3 million7.7%
May 2025$822.8 million8.3%
June 2025$756.4 million7.6%
July 2025$963.5 million9.7%
August 2025$771.5 million7.7%
September 2025$830.7 million8.3%
October 2025$806.5 million8.1%
November 2025$906.6 million9.1%
December 2025$795.2 million8%
U.S. goods trade with Guatemala, 2016 to 2025
$0$5B$10B$15B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

From 2016 to 2025, U.S. exports to Guatemala rose from $5.8 billion to $10 billion, and U.S. imports went from $3.9 billion to $5.2 billion. The biggest one-year rise in exports came in 2021, up $2.2 billion (38.5%). The 10-year average was $7.9 billion a year.

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U.S. exports to and imports from Guatemala by year
YearU.S. exportsChangeU.S. imports
2025$9.961 billion+4.2%$5.173 billion
2024$9.557 billion-1.6%$5.016 billion
2023$9.715 billion-3.9%$4.83 billion
2022$10.1 billion+24.8%$5.309 billion
2021$8.093 billion+38.5%$4.666 billion
2020$5.844 billion-14.1%$3.843 billion
2019$6.803 billion+2.5%$3.986 billion
2018$6.639 billion-3.3%$4.195 billion
2017$6.864 billion+17.6%$4.014 billion
2016$5.835 billionn/a$3.937 billion

Petroleum products, other, fuel oil and meat, poultry, etc. were the three largest, at 41.8% of the total. Eight of the 20 categories shrank from 2024, led by fuel oil.

U.S. exports to Guatemala by end-use category, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Petroleum products, other$2.334 billion23.4%$1.943 billion+20.1%
Fuel oil$1.349 billion13.5%$1.485 billion-9.2%
Meat, poultry, etc.$482.6 million4.8%$418.4 million+15.3%
Corn$409.2 million4.1%$280.2 million+46.1%
Plastic materials$374.9 million3.8%$369.3 million+1.5%
Minimum value shipments$355.9 million3.6%$345.7 million+3%
Animal feeds, n.e.c.$297.9 million3%$289 million+3.1%
Passenger cars, new and used$287.9 million2.9%$264.2 million+9%
Newsprint$236.6 million2.4%$247.2 million-4.3%
Apparel, household goods - textile$234.7 million2.4%$213.7 million+9.8%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Other foods$187.1 million1.9%$172.9 million+8.2%
Other parts and accessories of vehicles$172.1 million1.7%$146.1 million+17.8%
Natural gas liquids$166.2 million1.7%$164 million+1.4%
Dairy products and eggs$133 million1.3%$126.2 million+5.4%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$121.1 million1.2%$178.3 million-32.1%
Computers$117.2 million1.2%$129.1 million-9.2%
Telecommunications equipment$109 million1.1%$134.7 million-19.1%
Vegetables$108.4 million1.1%$111.3 million-2.6%
Pharmaceutical preparations$104.6 million1.1%$130.6 million-19.9%
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$103.9 million1%$149.1 million-30.3%

The United States imported $5.2 billion of goods from Guatemala in 2025, led by fruits, frozen juices, apparel, household goods - cotton and green coffee (61.9% together). Imports of fruits, frozen juices were up 4.8% on 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Guatemala, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Fruits, frozen juices$1.603 billion31%$1.53 billion+4.8%
Apparel, household goods - cotton$977.5 million18.9%$1.068 billion-8.5%
Green coffee$623.9 million12.1%$435.3 million+43.3%
Apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton$486.3 million9.4%$502.7 million-3.3%
Vegetables$289.2 million5.6%$337.5 million-14.3%
Cane and beet sugar$166.4 million3.2%$182.4 million-8.8%
Other foods$139.4 million2.7%$137.1 million+1.6%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$74.98 million1.4%$30.44 million+146.3%
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$68.79 million1.3%$59.24 million+16.1%
Nursery stock, etc.$63.35 million1.2%$64.79 million-2.2%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Apparel,household goods-nontextile$47.1 million0.9%$58.01 million-18.8%
Alcoholic beverages, excluding wine$43.14 million0.8%$30.94 million+39.4%
Crude oil$39.55 million0.8%$74.25 million-46.7%
Other parts and accessories of vehicles$38.12 million0.7%$39.45 million-3.4%
Footwear$33.12 million0.6%$39.15 million-15.4%
Apparel, household goods - wool$30.96 million0.6%$27.87 million+11.1%
Natural rubber$30.87 million0.6%$26.75 million+15.4%
Nonmonetary gold$30.21 million0.6%$5.43 million+456.3%
Minimum value shipments$29.09 million0.6%$28.24 million+3%
Tea, spices, etc.$28.72 million0.6%$17.75 million+61.8%
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