India and Guatemala maintain cordial but limited diplomatic relations since 1947, anchored largely in South-South development cooperation, pharmaceutical exports, and modest trade in agricultural commodities. Guatemala is a small but consistent destination for Indian-manufactured generics and a supplier of coffee and cardamom, and the ITEC programme provides a structured channel for technical capacity-building.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Guatemala actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures based on UN Comtrade and OEC data for 2023. Official DGFT bilateral totals may differ slightly.
~$320m
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$260m
India exports to country
~$60m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$0.32bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1947, in 6 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The India-Guatemala relationship remains limited in scope and depth. Pharmaceutical trade is the primary commercial strand, and ITEC training the main cooperation channel. There is no resident Indian mission in Guatemala and no bilateral investment or free-trade agreement framework. The relationship is functional but not a foreign policy priority for either side.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalGuatemala City
Population17 million
RegionAmericas
Diplomatic tiesSince 1947
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