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Guatemala
Last reviewed: 2 July 2008

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TRADE AND INVESTMENT

Trade and Investment with the UK

British exports to Guatemala in 2006 were £28.6m, an increase of 12.6% from 2005. The UK's main export sectors are cars, chemicals, alcoholic drinks and machinery. British companies with local investments include: Biwater (water), Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy & Mather (advertising), Taylor Nelson & Sophes (market research), Cadbury (food), CDC (capital), Regus (business centre). Imports from Guatemala to the UK were £18.9m in 2006, an increase of 34% from 2005.

UK Trade & Investment Country Profile: Guatemala

UK Development Assistance

The FCO and the Department for International Development (DfID) contribute to a range of projects in Guatemala including a Plan International project to increase understanding of and participation in the democratic process amongst indigenous communities, and development of regional disaster management training.

Department for International Development (DFID)

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Useful Links

• UK Trade & Investment Country Profile: Guatemala
• Department for International Development (DFID)
• www.belizeguatemala.com 
• Lonely Planet Guide, Guatemala
• Rough Guides

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