About
AGROIMPACT is a bold vision that has been fully integrated into the national strategy "Guatemala Moving Forward," recognizing agriculture and agribusiness as essential pillars for increasing the country’s exports. This strategy reflects our collective commitment to leading Guatemala toward a prosperous and developed future by 2030, highlighting the crucial role of agribusiness in our path to progress.
Our goal is to double exports by 2030 by promoting and diversifying agribusiness products through a comprehensive approach—avoiding fragmented actions and fostering agricultural development through global value chain systems based on product-specific strategies.
Challenges:
01
Increase the growth of our exports from $6.8K to $13.6K over a 7-year period.
02
Integrate global value chains based on product-specific systems.
03
Boost productivity through agro-industrial research, innovation, and technological development.
04
Ensure product admissibility to access new markets
05
Promote flagship projects focused on new and sophisticated products with high potential.
We face significant challenges that require the commitment of agricultural and agro-industrial producers to drive value creation, increase exports, and improve income for both small and large producers. This involves integrating into value chains through the use of technology, research, and innovation. In addition, it is crucial to foster value-adding processes through industrial transformation, enhance logistics and post-harvest handling, and open up new markets, among other key areas.
We seek to build public-private partnerships to develop and promote activity in the agricultural sector, creating favorable conditions for micro, small, and medium-sized producers.
This includes promoting financing and credit access, as well as active government participation in the development of public goods, such as irrigation systems, ports, and airports. We have strategic products that, with proper transformation, can generate significant progress.
At AGROIMPACT, we are committed to the development and transformation of Guatemala’s agro-industry, working together to achieve a future full of opportunity and prosperity for all
Events
- All
- 2024
Press Conference on Macadamia
A press conference was held to present the Guatemalan Macadamia Association (ASOMAC). Producers have come together with the goal of promoting the production and export of this nut. The event featured the participation of AGEXPORT Guatemala and the presence of Minister Maynor Estrada from MAGA, who expressed his support for the new association, highlighting its value, potential, and contribution to the country’s development.
World Bee Day Celebration
As part of the celebration of World Bee Day, a press conference was held in collaboration with AGEXPORT, MINECO, MAGA, FAO Guatemala, and the National Beekeeping Value Chain. In addition, a panel discussion and a webinar were held to present new trends in the honey sector and its by-products.
Meeting with the Vice Minister of VISAR
A meeting was held with Vice Minister Marissa Montepeque of VISAR to follow up on joint efforts with the Vice Ministry and to request support on key issues such as product admissibility, sanitary and phytosanitary matters, the UPOV Law, and the establishment of competitiveness and market access working groups to monitor topics relevant to Agroimpact
Meeting with the Minister of MAGA
A meeting was held with the Minister of MAGA and the Vice Ministers of VISAR and VISAN to present Agroimpact and its objectives for the next seven years, as well as to share the progress made so far and propose actions that the Ministry could continue as Quick Wins during the first 100 days of the new administration. Support from the Ministry was also requested to collaborate in achieving the outlined goals.
Meeting with the IDB
A meeting was held with IDB staff to analyze agricultural value chains in Guatemala, examine how the country is addressing the new European Union standards, and discuss how the IDB can provide support on the matter. Participants included Jaime Granados, Chief of the Trade and Investment Division of the Integration and Trade Sector, and Ignez M. Tristao, IDB Representative in Guatemala.
Meeting with the Ambassador of Guatemala in Chile
A meeting was held with the Ambassador of Guatemala in Chile, the Commercial Attaché of Guatemala in Chile, the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guatemala, and the Vice President of AGEXPORT, Engineer Francisco Ralda, to discuss and explore opportunities related to AGROIMPACT’s flagship project for the establishment of a rubber processing plant in Guatemala.