Guatemala Seeks to Strengthen Trade with Dominican Republic via Business Mission

Guatemala is set to strengthen its commercial ties with the Dominican Republic through a significant business mission scheduled from June 22 to 25 in Santo Domingo.

Organizers anticipate this will be the largest delegation of its kind ever sent between the two nations. "This is the largest trade mission we have organized to the Dominican Republic. We expect it to generate new business opportunities, strategic alliances, and long-term commercial relationships for both countries," stated Aída Fernández, Director of Export Growth at Agexport (the Guatemalan Association of Exporters).

The delegation will comprise over 35 Guatemalan entrepreneurs representing diverse sectors, including food and beverages, cosmetics and hygiene products, furniture, plastics, agricultural products, and services. They are scheduled to hold meetings with at least 60 Dominican buyers who have expressed interest in importing Guatemalan goods.

Fernández emphasized the commitment from both the public and private sectors in Guatemala to promote the internationalization of Guatemalan companies. The initiative seeks to bolster commercial links and foster economic growth through increased exports and job creation.

According to data from the Bank of Guatemala, Guatemalan exports to the Dominican Republic, a member of the Central American Integration System (SICA), reached $282.07 million in 2025. Key export products included cosmetics and toiletries, hygiene products, food preparations, sugars and confectionery, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.