Main Ports and Airports in Guatemala
Seaports
- Port of Champerico
- Puerto Barrios
- Puerto Quetzal
- Port of San Jose
- Port of Santo Tomas de Castilla
Puerto Quetzal is the country’s largest port, funneling most of the goods coming in and out of Guatemala. It sits on the Pacific Ocean and plays a significant role in both cargo traffic and cruise liner stop-offs. It sits alongside the Port of San Jose, which was initially the main Pacific port for Guatemalan sea traffic. Puerto Barrios is the principal seaport on the Caribbean Sea side.
Airports
There are about 25 airports in Guatemala, most of which only serve domestic flights throughout the country. The following airport handles international cargo:
- La Aurora International Airport
Import/Export Data Between US/Canada & Guatemala
Guatemala’s export economy is the 80th largest in the world, and it ranks as the US’ 43rd largest trading partner. In 2017, the import/export trade grossed over $10.9B between Guatemala and the United States.
In 2017, the United States ranked Guatemala as the 35th largest importer of US goods generating $6.9B, an 18.2% increase since 2016. The top categories businesses have exported to Guatemala from the US/Canada include:
- Mineral fuels
- Pharmaceutical and medical supplies for emergency relief
- Machinery
- Electrical appliances and machinery
- Cereals
The US imported from Guatemala around $4B worth of goods in 2017, ranking Guatemala as the 53rd largest supplier of US imported goods. Since 2007, imports have gone up 32.7%. Top items imported from Guatemala include:
- Edible fruit and nuts, such as bananas and plantains
- Knit and woven apparel
- Coffee, tea, and spices
- Precious metals and stones, such as silver and gold
How Much Does It Cost to Arrange Transport To/From Guatemala
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