"Guatemala is a country blessed with fertile soils, favorable climates, and a strategic location, making it an ideal hub for the production and export of flowers, foliage, and ornamental plants", says Brigitte Obrock of AgExport, the Guatemalan Exporters Association. Over the year, they have overcome many logistical challenges enabling them to position Guatemala as a key player in the global market. "Today, we take pride in being recognized for the diversity and quality of our products, offering a fresh and innovative alternative for buyers worldwide."
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Why choose Guatemala?
Why should buyer choose for Guatemalan flower or plants? According to Brigitte Obrock, the country's strategic location allows for efficient logistics and fast export times to key markets such as the United States, Europe, and Asia. "Additionally, Guatemala's diverse geography and climate, which include tropical, subtropical, and temperate microclimates, enable us to cultivate an incredible variety of species, from exotic tropical plants to cold-climate ornamentals."
Furthermore, their proximity to major markets ensures greater efficiency in maintaining the cold chain, she continues. "It allows us to preserve the freshness and quality of our plants throughout the export process. This logistical advantage results in on-time deliveries and superior product condition upon arrival, making Guatemala a reliable supplier in the global ornamental plant industry. And last but not least, our international certifications ensure the safety of our country and guarantee the highest quality of our products."
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Broad product portfolio
A lot of different types of flowers, foliage and plants are grown in Guatemala. "When looking at the cut flowers, roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, heliconias, fillers, birds of paradise, gingers, and anthuriums are grown. The range of ornamental plants consist of tropical varieties such as scindapsus, golden pothos (epipremnum), philodendron, marantas, codiaeum (croton), marble queen, aglaonemas, and schefflera. Cold-weather plants consist of Ivy, peperomias, dieffenbachia, perennials, poinsettias, and annuals. Cutting foliage features chamaedorea, leather leaf, xate, tree fern, and cyca leaves. Other products available are stalks such as beaucarneas, yucca, dracaenas, cordylines, and sanderianas, as well as bromeliads, orchids, tillandsias and dried flowers and foliage.
Expanding presence in global markets
Guatemala continues to strengthen its presence in international markets. "We actively participate in major trade fairs, forming strategic partnerships, and providing continuous training to ensure that our growers remain competitive. By working together, we create more business opportunities, improve distribution channels, and showcase the beauty and quality of Guatemalan ornamental plants, flowers and foliage to the world."
For more information:
Brigitte Obrock
AGEXPORT
Email: brigitte.obrock@agexport.org.gt
http://guatemalanplants.com/
Instagram: @guatemalanplants