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1 COUNTRY TO INVEST IN PORT MANATEE MAY 18 TH, 2017

GUATEMALA Official name: República de Guatemala Population: 16.5 million (2016) Territorial extension: 108.

2 GUATEMALA Official name: República de Guatemala Population: 16.5 million (2016) Territorial extension: Km 2 Official language: Spanish Form of government: Democratic Currency: Quetzal (GTQ) GDP per capita: US$3,943.3 (2016)

3 REASONS WHY BUSINESSES ARE INVESTING IN GUATEMALA

4 GUATEMALA is. STABLE - A prudent and diverse economy URBAN - Metropolitan INDUSTRIAL - largest component of GDP YOUNG - 50% of population under 25 years old

5 GUATEMALA es un país ESTABLE Economía prudente y diversa URBANO - metropolitano INDUSTRIAL mayor componente de PIB JOVEN - GUATEMALA: 50% menor de STABLE 25 años

6 Macroeconomic Conditions During the last four years we have had: Stability in GDP growth: 4.1% Inflation (as 17): 3.83% Fiscal deficit: close to 1.4% Low levels of country debt: 24.8 on GDP Fuente: Ministerio de Finanzas / Banco de Guatemala, 2015

7 Macroeconomic Conditions Stability in cost of money: Stable Exchange rate: Interantional reserves: Continued growth in exports: Stable interest rates Less than 5% variation US$7.8 billion US$10.6 billion Fuente: Ministerio de Finanzas / Banco de Guatemala, 2015

8 Regulatory framework Law on Foreign Direct Investment (Decree 9-98) Free Trade Negotiation Law (Decree ) Free Zones Law (Decree 65-89) ZOLIC (Decree 22-73) Law on Employment - (Decree ) Law on Public Private Partnerships - (Decree )

GROWTH IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT In millions US Dólares 5% 8% 1600 1411.2 1400 1244.5 1307.7 1220.8 1200 1026.

9 GROWTH IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT In millions US Dólares 5% 8% Fuente: Banco de Guatemala

12 GUATEMALA es un país ESTABLE Economía prudente y diversa URBANO - metropolitano INDUSTRIAL mayor componente de PIB JOVEN - GUATEMALA: 50% menor de URBAN 25 años

Population: 68 milliions CENTRAL AMÉRICA Economy: USD$

13 SOUTHERN MÉXICO Economy: USD$ 184 BILL Population: 28 mil MARKET MESOAMERICA Economy: USD$ 319 BILL Population: 68 milliions CENTRAL AMÉRICA Economy: USD$ 135 BILL Population: 40 million 35% PIB of CA (in metropolitan districts)

Telecommunications Guatemala has a on of

14 Telecommunications Guatemala has a on of the most flexible Telecomunication Law in LATAMRedundancy: 99,98% (SLA) Mobil: Guatemala increases anualy 65% vrs LATAM 45% Per year this Sector Investment US$ 300 MM in average last 10 years 1er. In CA

15 AIRPORT AND SEAPORT SYSTEM Airports Two international airports and 17 local airports Seaports Atlantic: Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla and Puerto Barrios, 297 km from Guatemala city Pacific: Puerto Quetzal at 98 km from Guatemala city Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla and Puerto Quetzal are BASC certified

16 GUATEMALA es un país ESTABLE Economía prudente y diversa URBANO - metropolitano INDUSTRIAL mayor componente de PIB GUATEMALA: INDUSTRIAL JOVEN - 50% menor de 25 años

6% Manufacturing Administrración publica, 7.8% Alquiler de vivienda, 9.

17 Diversified PIB Intermediación financiera, 5.9% Electricidad y agua, Water and Electricity 2.8% Construcción, 2.8% Construction Minas y canteras, 0.9% Manufacturas, 17.6% Manufacturing Administrración publica, 7.8% Alquiler de vivienda, 9.8% Transporte y comunicaciones, 10.3% Servicios privados, 15.7% Services Comercio, 11.7% Agricultura, 13.5% Fuente: Banco de Guatemala

18 Guatemala export commerce Commercial Balance Million US dólares- 20, , , , , , , , , , , , Exportaciones Importaciones Fuente: Banco de Guatemala

19 FREE TRADE ZONES There are 19 active free trade zones and 8 in development 2 inn Pto. Barrios, Izabal 2 San Marcos 9 in Guatemala City 2 in Amatitlán 1 in Villa Nueva 1 in Santa Rosa

Acuerdo de Asociación Centroamérica y la Unión Europea.

20 TRADE AGREEMENTS FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS: DR-CAFTA México Dominican Republic Taiwán Panamá Chile Colombia FTZ Agreements in process Korea PARTIAL SCOPE TRADE AGREEMENTSL: Belice Venezuela Cuba Acuerdo de Asociación Centroamérica y la Unión Europea. PARTIAL SCOPE TRADE AGREEMENTS pending for approval: Trinidad y Tobago Perú EFTA Unión aduanera centroamericana Unión aduanera Guatemala - Honduras

21 GUATEMALA es un país ESTABLE Economía prudente y diversa URBANO - metropolitano INDUSTRIAL mayor componente de PIB JOVEN - YOUNG 50% menor GUATEMALA de 25 años

Grupos de edad Human resource ideal to invest and develop 80 y más 70-74 60-64 50-54 40-44 30-34 20-24 10-14 República de Guatemala: Population pyramid by Sex and five years age groups.

22 Grupos de edad Human resource ideal to invest and develop 80 y más República de Guatemala: Population pyramid by Sex and five years age groups. Hombres Mujeres Men Women Guatemala has largest population in Central America: 16,176,133 habitants (proyected 2016). Guatemalteca youngest population: more than 70% below 40 years old Fuente: Instituto Nacional de Estadística

23 Logros: 2016=98

Forestry The country enjoys an environment that is adequate for the growth of

46% of exports are in: pallets, plywood and lumber.

microclimates enhance the agribusiness vocation of Guatemala, which permit

Chemicals and plastics Despite the fact that Guatemala is an importer of

24 Forestry The country enjoys an environment that is adequate for the growth of a variety of commercial tree species and precious woods. 46% of exports are in: pallets, plywood and lumber. Food and beverages Guatemala s biodiversity and its more than 350 microclimates enhance the agribusiness vocation of Guatemala, which permit raw material variety, quality and availability every day of the year. Chemicals and plastics Despite the fact that Guatemala is an importer of plastics and chemicals, Guatemala, it has seen progress in this industry and has increased its exports, particularly of agrochemicals and plastics.

Energy and extractive industry Guatemala has the energy potential and legal context that allows the development of electric,

Construction This is a very important sector for the country.

Vertical housing is becoming increasingly important for the country.

25 Energy and extractive industry Guatemala has the energy potential and legal context that allows the development of electric, hydroelectric, oil and mining projects. The energy sector is one of the most active and open in the Central American region. Construction This is a very important sector for the country. Construction licenses were approved in 2012 for the construction of 14 important warehouse, office and mall projects. Vertical housing is becoming increasingly important for the country. The establishment of public private partnerships will be essential for this sector. Tourism Guatemala is at the heart of Mesoamerica, a region that welcomes over 15 million persons every year. Foreign exchange amounting USD$ came to the country through tourism in 2011.

ICTs/Contact Centers Guatemala has 18,800 operators in approximately 70 call centers.

Light manufacture The manufacture sector represents 30% of Guatemala s total exports, with over US$2,500 million

Apparel and textiles This sector represents 18% of Guatemala s exports and 4% of the GDP.

26 ICTs/Contact Centers Guatemala has 18,800 operators in approximately 70 call centers. Guatemala provides services to Central America, Mexico, the United States, Canada, South America and Spain. Light manufacture The manufacture sector represents 30% of Guatemala s total exports, with over US$2,500 million in this sector. This shows how dynamic the growing manufacture sector is in the country. Apparel and textiles This sector represents 18% of Guatemala s exports and 4% of the GDP. It creates over 92,000 direct and indirect jobs. Among its competitive advantages are: geographic position, volume flexibility, qualified labor and sector oriented to offering full package.

27 Foreign companies that have believe in Guatemala

28 THANK YOU! DUNIA MIRANDA-MAURI TRADE COMMISSIONER GUATEMALA TRADE&INVESTMENT OFFICE

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