The Guatemalan Exporters Association -AGEXPORT-proudly presents the XVI biennial AGRITRADE Expo & Conference 2013, an event designed to promote the Central American agricultural sector's competitiveness and expand business opportunities internationally.

AGRITRADE is the most important agribusiness Trade Show in the region. It is where agricultural producers and exporters will have the opportunity to show their exportable supplies and open new markets for their products.

The event will take place March 14 -  15  2013 at Santo Domingo Del Cerro in the Colonial City of Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

AGRITRADE Expo & Conference is your OPPORTUNITY to meet the most important players in the agribusiness sector of Central America.

The event brings together growers, packers and Shippers of Central America with international buyers from supermarkets chains, wholesalers, importers, distributors, investors, and brokers. International visitors come from The United States, Mexico, Central America, The Caribbean and Europe. Companies from the supply and services chain also attend, making this event a most efficient tool for focusing their marketing efforts around a fast and dynamic growing industry.

• Exhibit Area: With  160 stands.
• Dates: March 14 - 15 , 2013
• Exhibition Hours: 09:00 - 18:00
• Networking activities: Opportunity to build relationships with over 100 buyers from Europe, Caribbean, North and Central America.
• Conferences Program: Lectures on topics relevant to the agricultural sector given by national and international experts.
• Tourist Program: Tours and activities for our visitors before or after AGRITRADE see the most beautiful places in the country; enjoy deep sea fishing, golf, spas, volcano hikes.

AGRITRADE 2013 innovations:

1.EUROPE: Priority Market (AGRITRADE will bring to Guatemala 25 to 30 European buyers interested in the agricultural sector of Central America).

2.Inclusion of a new segment (Processed Agricultural Products),

3.The event will be the platform for international events like: Perishable Workshops Port of Miami, Annual Meeting of National Mango Board, and the RIAC Citrus Meeting.

AGRITRADE consolidates the region's diverse agricultural supply. It is a great opportunity for buyers to make the Central American region their commercial partner, to ensure their supply and gives them the opportunity to make strategic alliances with producers / exporters, supply chain members and other international buyers.