Latin AmericaChemical Supplier & Exporter to Guatemala
Guatemala has the largest economy in Central America, and much of its chemical demand comes from sugar mills and ethanol distilleries along the Pacific coast, coffee processors, and a cluster of domestic generic drug makers around Guatemala City that also export to neighbouring markets. Textile dyehouses and agrochemical formulators add steady demand for solvents and specialty inputs. We ship APIs, laboratory reagents, solvents and industrial chemicals from Gujarat and Mumbai to Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás de Castilla, with a COA and GHS safety data sheet included for quality control and sanitary registration dossiers.
Nhava Sheva / MundraPuerto Quetzal Sea 35–50 days Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA)Air 4–7 days
Main seaportsPuerto Quetzal, Santo Tomás de Castilla, Puerto Barrios
Cargo airportsGuatemala City La Aurora (GUA)
Chemical regulatorMARN (Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources)
Pharma regulatorMSPAS – Department of Regulation and Control of Pharmaceutical Products (DRCPFA)
Transit from IndiaSea 35–50 · Air 4–7 days
CurrencyGuatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
CapitalGuatemala City
Trade agreementsMFN terms
What we supply to Guatemala
Product divisions ranked by demand from Guatemala's Sugar & ethanol, Coffee & agro-processing, Generic pharmaceuticals sectors.
Industrial & Specialty Chemicals
Bulk and specialty chemicals for water treatment, coatings, textiles, polymers, agro, foo…
876 products · GuatemalaAPIs & Bulk Drugs
Active pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk drugs sourced from Indian manufacturers, with…
385 products · GuatemalaLaboratory Chemicals & Reagents
Analytical reagents, AR/GR and ACS-grade salts, acids, indicators, buffers and volumetric…
2,501 products · GuatemalaSolvents
HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, AR and bulk industrial solvents - methanol, acetonitrile, IPA,…
590 products · GuatemalaPharma Intermediates & Building Blocks
Advanced and key starting materials, heterocycles, chiral building blocks and reagents fo…
9,200 products · GuatemalaInorganic Chemicals, Metals & Advanced Materials
Inorganic salts, high-purity metals and oxides, rare earth compounds, catalysts precursor…
5,224 products · GuatemalaLife Science & Biochemicals
Amino acids, buffers, enzymes and substrates, culture media components, detergents, stain…
2,723 products · GuatemalaImpurities & Reference Standards
Pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial impurities, metabolites, nitrosamines and working s…
27,990 products · GuatemalaImporting chemicals into Guatemala
Pharmaceutical products and APIs generally require sanitary registration or import authorisation from MSPAS, and importers of precursor and controlled chemicals need prior licensing from the health ministry. Imports clear through SAT customs, with Central American customs harmonisation (SIECA) rules applying. Hazardous cargo must be declared and packed to IMDG or IATA rules.
Key chemical-consuming industries
Sugar & ethanolCoffee & agro-processingGeneric pharmaceuticalsTextiles & apparelFood & beverageAgrochemical formulation
Industrial & pharma hubs we ship to
Guatemala City · Escuintla · Villa Nueva · Mixco · Quetzaltenango
Documents supplied / typically required
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- MSPAS import permit or sanitary registration for pharmaceutical products where required
- Controlled-chemical import licence where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Requirements depend on the product, quantity and end use. Our export desk confirms the document set with every quotation.
Industrial & Specialty Chemicals popular with Guatemala buyers
3,4-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate, ≥96%
- CAS
- 2386-87-0
- Formula
- C14H20O4
- MW
- 252.31 g/mol
VQ-019075
Frequently asked questions — Guatemala
How long does sea freight from India to Guatemala take?
Containers from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Puerto Quetzal on the Pacific side usually take 35–50 days, as most services tranship in Asia or via Panama. Santo Tomás de Castilla on the Caribbean coast is also possible. The exact time depends on vessel schedule and transhipment.
Do you provide documents in a format accepted by MSPAS?
We supply a COA and a 16-section GHS-format SDS with every shipment, and for APIs we can share manufacturer documentation that importers typically attach to MSPAS registration or import permit applications. Spanish-language labelling requirements should be confirmed with your registration holder.
Which Incoterms and payment terms do you work with for Guatemala?
We offer EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR and DAP Incoterms. Most Guatemalan buyers pay in US dollars, commonly by advance telegraphic transfer or a confirmed letter of credit, and CIF Puerto Quetzal is a frequently requested basis.
Which Incoterms do you offer for shipments to Guatemala?
We quote EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP and DAP depending on the product, mode and destination. DDP can be arranged case-by-case where local import rules allow.
What payment terms are available?
Standard terms are advance payment by telegraphic transfer (T/T). Letters of credit and other terms can be agreed for repeat or larger orders after due diligence.
Request a quote — delivery to Guatemala
We reply within one business day with price, pack options, lead time and documentation.
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