Export Machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… from Pakistan to Guatemala

Guatemala imported US$73.9M of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) in 2025. India supplied US$9.8M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$140K, a gap of US$9.7M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.2%.

That gap matters: buyers in Guatemala already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Guatemala grew 85% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.

On our opportunity score, Guatemala rates 71 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 5th of 82 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… with Guatemala as a target market so buyers can find you.

Opportunity score
71/100 (Top opportunity)
From Pakistan (2025)
US$0.14M
From India (2025)
US$9.8M
Market size
US$73.88M
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How much machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… does Guatemala import?

Guatemala imported US$73.9M of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.

Does Pakistan export machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Guatemala?

Yes. Pakistan exported US$140K of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Guatemala in 2025, 0.2% of the market.

How does Pakistan compare with India in Guatemala for machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than…?

India leads: US$9.8M against Pakistan's US$140K in 2025, a gap of US$9.7M.

How can I start exporting machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Guatemala?

Confirm your HS code, check Guatemala's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Guatemala as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Guatemala Global Trade profile explain the next steps.