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CAPITAL:
GuatemalaAREA:
108.889 Km2AVERAGE TEMPERATURE:
15C 25C (59F 77F)
POPULATION:15.073.375 inhabitants(projected 2012)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE:
SpanishCURRENCY:
El QuetzalEXCHANGE RATE:US$ 1,00 = Q 7,84 (2013)
GDPper capita:
US$ 3.330,3
REPUBLIC OF GUATEMALA
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WHY INVEST IN GUATEMALA?
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1. Guatemala guarantees a safe and profitableinvestment
2. Government is firmly committed toencouraging investment
3. Excellent economic performance thatguarantees a competitive business climate
4. Guatemala is an export platform withpreferential access to the region
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6. The human resource in the country is ideal for
optimal business performance
7. In Guatemala there are multiple areas of
development with investment opportunities
5. A privileged location, ideal for business
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Guatemala continues to work to improve the country risk ratings. Inrecent years, the major rating agencies have kept Guatemalas ratingsstable.
AGENCIES Jul-05 Jul-08 Jul-12
FITCH BB- (1) BB+ (Stable) BB+ (Stable)
MOODY'S Ba2 (Stable) Ba2 (Stable) Ba1 (Stable)
S&P BB-(Stable) BB (Stable) BB (Stable)
OCDE 6 5 5
Fuente: Fitch, Moodys, S&P, OCDE
1. Guatemala guarantees a safe and profitableinvestment
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Improving results in the Doing
Business Report 2013
DOING BUSINESS
2013 RANKING
DOING BUSINESS
2012 RANKING
RANKING
CHANGE
93 98 5
Improving in areas such as:
Main IssuesDB 2013
Ranking
DB 2012
Ranking
RANKING
CHANGE
Dealing with Construction Permits 94 146 52Registering Property 20 22 2Enforcing Contracts 96 98 2
Source: Doing Business 2012
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An exceptional growth of foreign direct investmentsince 2009: 100% between 2009 and 2012
Source: BANGUAT*Estimated
263.3 296.0
508.2591.6
745.1 753.8600.0
805.8
1,026.1
1,206.6
1,347.1
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
- in millions of US$ -
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Having incentives to promote foreign direct investment in the country suchas:
Law for Foreign Investments (Decree 9-98)
Law for Free Negotiation of Foreign Exchange (Decree 94-200)
Law for Free Trade Zones (Decree 65-89)
ZOLIC (Decree 22-73)
Law for The Development and Promotion of Export Activities and
Maquila draw back - (Decree 29-89)
Public-Private Partnership Law (Decree 16 2010)
2. Government is firmly committed toencouraging investment
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Free Trade Zones in Guatemala
2 Free Trade Zones inPuerto Barrios, Izabal
9 Free Trade Zonesin the City
2 in Amatitln1 in Villa Nueva
1 Free Trade Zone inSanta Rosa
2 Free TradeZones inEscuintla
2 Free TradeZones in San
Marcos
Currently, Guatemala has 19 active zones and 8 pending startoperations
Source: MINECO
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Guatemala represents 35% of theregions economy (US$ 50 of $145Billion)
Moderate Fiscal Debt (2.5% of the
GDP-2012)
Important Monetary Reserves (US$ 7.3billion May 2013)
Stability: controlled inflation
Least indebted country in Latin America(22.3% of the GDP)
35%
17%
13%
5%
30%
Source : FMI / BANGUAT
3. Excellent economic performance thatguarantees a competitive business climate
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Gross Domestic Product
*Estimated**PreliminarySource: BANGUAT
2.5 2.4
3.9
2.5
3.2 3.3
5.4
6.3
3.3
0.5
2.9
4.1
3.0
3.5
3,9%
One of the few Latin-
American countries with
positive growth after the
economic crisis, and with animportant recovery for
2010.
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GDP Diversification11 Sectors with highproductive potential
Source: BANGUAT
18%
16%
13%12%
11%
10%
8%
5%
3% 3% 1%
MANUFACTURE
PRIVATE SERVICES
TRADE
AGRICULTURE
HOUSING RENTS
TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
CONSTRUCTION
FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES
ELECTRICITY AND WATER
MINES AND QUARRIES
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(in billions of US$)
Source: BANGUAT
Exports have almost
tripled over the last 11
years
TOTAL EXPORTS: US$
10,1 BILLIONS (2012)
4. Guatemala is an export platform withpreferential access to the region
1.0
4.10.3
0.6
0.9
3.0
0.5
2.4
2000 2012
UNITED STATES EUROZONE CENTRAL AMERICA REST OF THE WORLD
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Guatemala: Trade Balance
Source: BANGUAT
4.2 4.5 5.05.4
6.0 6.97.7
7.2
8.5
10.510.1
7.7 8.19.5
10.511.9
13.614.5
11.5
13.8
16.616.9
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
- in billions of US$ -
EXPORTS IMPORTS
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Free Trade Agreements
Active: DR-CAFTA, CentralAmerica, Colombia,Mexico, Panama, Taiwan,Dominican Republic, Chile,Customs Union with El
Salvador
In process of approval:Association Agreement withthe European Union
In negotiation: Canada,
Peru, Ecuador, Trinidad andTobago.
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Investment agreements worldwide
Germany Argentina Austria Belgium Luxembourg
Chile Korea Cuba
Spain Finland
France Israel Italy Netherlands
Czech Republic Suecia Switzerland
Taiwan *=Pending
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Export platform
US$100 Milliona year in Software and Visual Effects
No. 1 Exporterof Snow Peas to the US.
No. 1 Exporterof Cardamom in the world.
No. 1 Exporterof Poinsettia cuttings in the world.
No. 1 Supplierof Yamaha wooden keys and Gibson guitars
No. 1 Supplierof manufactures for the Central American region.
No. 1 Supplierof coffee for Starbucks Coffee y No. 3 Supplier fora Japan
No. 1 in efficiency with regard to bulk sugar ports and No. 2 Exporterof sugar
at the Latin American level
No8 Exporterof bananas in the world
Key US Market Position: 28% broccoli, 24% cauliflower y 21%snow
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Population:68 Million
Economy:US$ 319 Billion
MESOAMERICA
SOUTH OF MEXICO
Economy: US$ 184 BillPopulation: 28 MillTourism: 10 Mill
CENTRAL AMERICAEconomy: US$ 135 BillPopulation: 40 MillionTourism: 8 Million
Tourism:18 Million
5. A privileged location, ideal for business
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Mexico
1h 55
Chicago4
h 10
Panama
2h 15
NY
4h 30
Miami 2h
50
More than 160 weeklyflights, with direct
connections to 6 different
cities in USA, Mexico,
Central America, Peru and
Spain.
Flight times
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Mundo Maya
Aeropuerto
Internacional La
Aurora
Airport system 2 International airports and a network of
17 local ones
La Aurora International Airport:
Modernization and expansion plan Category 1 according to FAA
Capable of receiving 4 millionpassengers per year
160 weekly flights
Projects to strengh airport system:
San Jos-Escuintla Airfield Puerto Barrios Airfield Retalhuleu Airfield
Aeromxico and Delta will
increase flights
LAN Chile Hub de Carga P.S.J.
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297 Km
98 Km
Atlantic: Port Santo Tomas de Castilla and Puerto Barrios, located 297kmfrom Guatemala City
Pacific: Quetzal Port is located 98km from Guatemala City.
The two state ports (SantoTomas and Quetzal)are certified BASC (Business CommerceSecurity Alliance) which is recognized byUSA.
Port system modernization
Source: ComisinPortuaria Nacional
63%
26%
11%
Guatemala: Foreign TradeChannels
SEA LAND AIR
Port system projects: construction of a terminal for cruise
ships in the Bay d Puerto BarriosUS$ 50 70 million
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Guatemala has the largestpopulation in Central America:
15,073,375 people (projected2012).
Young Guatemalanpopulation: over 70% of thepopulation is less than 40years
The education sector (publicand private) is very dynamicand comprehensive, providinga solid academic capacitation.
Source: INE
6. The human resource in the country is ideal foroptimal business performance
-20.0 -15.0 -10.0 -5.0 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0
0- 4
10-14
20-24
30-34
40-44
50-54
60-64
70-74
80 y ms
AgeGroups
Guatemala:Percentage of Distribution of the Total Population
by Gender.
According to quinquennal age groups. Year 2012
Men Women
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In Guatemala there are great opportunities in sectors suchas:
- Agribusiness Sector
- Apparel and Textile Sector- Manufacture and Assembly Sector
- Call Centers & BPO Sector
- Tourism Sector
- Energy Sector
- Mining and Oil Sectors
7. In Guatemala there are multiple areas ofdevelopment with investment opportunities
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SECTOR CARACTERISTICS
Variety of climates (more than 350 micro climates)
Proximity and easy access to major markets (USA, Mexico)
Available trained personnel
Competitive operating costs (sugar, agricultural products, labor): Guatemala isone of the leading sugar producers worldwide.
OPPORTUNITIES AREAS
Confectionary
Juices and beverages
Snacks
Fruits and vegetables
Hydrobiological
Producing biofuels from jatropha and African palm
Sector de Agroindustria
Forestry potential
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Total forest area: 82% hardwood forest 10% coniferous forest 8% mixed forest
Source: Cluster Forestal Guatemala
Forestry potential Forestry incentives program Suitable environment Technical capabilities and infrastructure Cluster
Forestry Sector
Main Export Products Timber: 24% Furnitures: 21% Doors: 14%
Description HectaresNatural Forests 196.693,24
Plantations 92.402,70
Forest Concessions 482.983,00
Total 772,078.94
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Forestry exports of Guatemala
0
50000000
100000000
150000000
200000000
250000000
300000000
350000000
400000000
450000000
500000000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Source: SIFGUA
Lpices de madera y pizarrones
Muebles de madera y sus partes
Papel y cartn
Pasta de madera
Madera y sus manufacturas
Ltex, caucho y gomas naturales
Semillas forestales
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An apparel and textile industry
booming
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As an economic activity, the apparel and textileindustry accounts for 4% of domestic production (GDP)and 19% of industrial (industrial GDP).
This sector includes 140 companies in apparel, 41 intextile, 260 companies of accessories and services.Altogether generate over 90,000 direct and indirect
jobs, of which 46% are women.
Apparel and textile industry continues to be an
engine for the Guatemalan economy
Source: VESTEX
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Apparel and Textile Sector
768.7698.6
766.5
919.3 935.81,033.9 1,042.6 1,019.9 1,004.5
1,121.3 1,115.3 1,123.2
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
- in millions of US$ -
61%
31%
7%
1%
Origin of the invested capital
KOREA
GUATEMALA
UNITED STATES
OTHERS
Source: Banco de Guatemala - VESTEX
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Some global brands manufactured in Guatemala
are:
Among othresFuente: VESTEX
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Guatemala:
Potential to do business with companies in
light manufacturing and assembly
Manufactura Ligera
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STRATEGIC SUB-SECTORS:
Electronic assembly
Auto parts
Medical Devices
Other manufactures: software, plastics, chemical products, rubber materials, ironand steel products
- Products and Services ofSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT offered 18 categories and21 national and international companies.
Manufactura Ligera
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Guatemala:
Infrastructure and connectivity for world
class operations
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Telecommunications
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Telecommunications
Favorable legal framework for investment:
Telecommunications law is one of the most flexiblein Latin America.One of the most competitive markets in Latin
America.Strong redundancy: 99.98% (SLA)
Steady increase in coverage
500,000 (1995) to 20,7 million (2012)Mobile: 65% annual growth vs. 45% Latin America
average
In the last 10 years,
the sector has
invested $ 300
million annually.
1st. Place in Central
America
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Guatemala:
a country with tourism potential
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Tourist Arrivals and Receipts
Source: INGUAT
880,223
1,181,526
1,315,646
1,502,0691,627,551
1,715,426 1,776,8681,875,777 1,822,663
1,951,173
599,700
770,100868,800 1,012,700
1,199,400 1,275,600 1,298,000
1,378,000
1,350,200
1,418,900
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
TOURISTS RECEIPTS (in thousand US$)
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Source: INGUAT
Guatemala has experienced anaverage annual growth in the
number of tourists of 8.8% duringthe last years, with an occupancygrowth rate of 2.5% during thesame period which does not meetthe tourist demand capacity.
Source: INGUAT
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Room Supply and Tourism Demands
TOURISTSROOMS
24%
19%41%
16%
Main Reasons to Visit Guatemala 2011
Family Visit /Friends
Work / Business
Tourism
Others
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Guatemala:
Mesoamerican Energetic Center ENERGY MATRIXSECTOR
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A
CHALLENGE
SECTOR
PLAN
YEAR 2012
YEAR 2027
51%
24%
11%
11%
3% 0%
HIDRAULIC
BUNKER
BIOMASS
COAL
GEOTHERMAL
DIESEL OIL
46%
26%
8%
8%
7%5%
0% 0%
HIDRAULIC
COAL
LNG IMPORTSBIOMASS
GEOTHERMAL
BUNKER
OTHER RENEWABLES
DIESEL OIL
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Guatemala: great energetic potential
Investment Potential: more than US$ 6 millions
200 MW in construction
800 Km in construction for transmission system
Potential 10,000 MW
6% usedHydroelectric
Potential 10,000 MW2.65% usedGeothermalPotential 25,040 MW
0% usedEolic5-6.5 Kwh per square meter per day
0% usedSolarPotencial no disponible
187.8 MW usedBiomass
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Modern legal framework to foster investments: General Electricity Law. 75% of generation from private investors
From 1995 to 2015 the energetic offer will triple
Total: 700 MW (1995) to 2,300MW (2015) More than 90% of new projects will produce energy from renewable
sources
High potential for renewable energy exploitation, over 40 power generationcompanies are present in Guatemala
El sector energtico tiene un gran potencial en elpas, siendo esto reconocido a nivel internacional
Energetic center interconnected with the
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Ro Claro
Parrita
Len
Ro Lindo
Suyapa
Pavana
El Cajn
Veladero
Caas
PepescaTapachula
Los Brillantes
AhuachapanNejapa
15 de setiembre
Ticuantepe
Guate
Santa Elena Belice City
SIEPAC
Interconnection Guatemala Mexico 200 MW Interconnection Guatemala Belize 50MW Interconnection Guatemala-Salvador 200MW Geothermal Potential 200 MW
KM
GUATEMALA 1.240,0
EL SALVADOR 286,0
HONDURAS 270,0NICARAGUA 310,0
COSTA RICA 493,0
PANAM 150,0
TOTAL 2.749,0
Energetic center interconnected with theregion
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Guatemala:
Mining and oil potential sectors
Petroleum & Natural Gas
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CUENCA DE PETEN
Norte
CUENCA DEAMATIQUE
CUENCA DE PETENSur
CUENCA DELPACIFICO
Xan field:35 oil wells in production
This basin has more than
10,000 ft deep, associated with
the presence of natural gas
Petroleum & Natural Gas
540 million bbls in reserve
Current government's interest to advance the
bidding : 9 areas in Peten, and three in the
Pacific zone , for increase the production to
60.000 barrels per day between 2012 - 2016
We are a country with a
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We are a country with agreat mining potential
New opportunities
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New opportunities
Minas Ixtahuacn
Gold/ silver
Marlin
Gold/ silver
Progreso VII
Cement
El SastreCement
Oasis
Gold /Silver
El Pato
Gold / Silver
Cerro Blanco
Gold / Silver
Mayaniquel
Nickel
Fnix
Nickel
Montufar
Nickel
Operating minesImportant Projects without
exploitation Medium projects not operating
In the next decade, mining and petroleum sector have
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+4 Gold and Silver MinesMarlin size(Cerro Blanco JU y ElEscobal, Marlin ampliation, 2 more)
Investment: US$2.200Million2012-2018
+2 Nickel mines (CGN,Mayaniquel)
Investment US$2.000Million2009-2018
6 petroleum concessions, togenerate 75.000 barrels by day
in 2019. US$2.900MAverage investment US$ 30M for each1,000B/d in explotation and US$3,5M
en exploration. Time 2012-2020
, g pthe potential to generate more than $6.000 million
Foreign companies that have believe in
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Foreign companies that have believe in
Guatemala
WHAT IS INVEST IN GUATEMALA?
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WHAT IS INVEST IN GUATEMALA?
The National Foreign Investment Promotional Agency, with the mandate of:
- Promoting Guatemala as the best investment destination.- Offering foreign investors all the necessary support and assistance in seekingopportunities in the country.- Contributing to the economic growth and development of the country.
Its specialized Consultants assist foreign investors by:
- Providing updated and reliable information on Guatemalas economy,legislation, incentives and investment climate.- Offering contacts with service entities and raw material suppliers.- Organizing agendas for ion-country visits, during the time investors consider
it necessary.- Supporting investments during and after operations are set up in the country.
www.investinguatemala.org