Guatemala has the highest production per hectare in the world
Guatemala’s Yield Lead
Guatemala has the highest production per hectare in the world, exceeding that of Thailand by more than 2X and Indonesia by more than 3X.
Guatemala’s Competitive Advantage
Guatemala’s strategic location, high production yields and abundant government incentives places it as a front-runner country to take advantage of the supply shortages that are affecting the world
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Crop Productivity
Rubber yields are the highest in the world due to climate conditions
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Connectivity
Land routes and access ports to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans
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Government Support
Tax and regulatory incentives and for the agricultural sector
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Free Trade Agreements
With Mexico, EU, USA, Colombia, Chile, Panama and Taiwan
The Opportunity for Consumption in Guatemala
Geopolitical and economic factors have caused an increase in rubber demand. Many North and South American industries are looking for new cost-efficient supply chains away from the Asian markets to meet this demand.
Rise in Natural Rubber Demand
Main Consumption Drivers
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Crop Productivity Increasing population and urbanization causing a growth in demand in the automotive and footwear industry.
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Environmental awareness: Rise in demand for environmentally sourced products.
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Covid-19 impact: surge of the necessity for rubber gloves and medical equipment.