Asturex leads a trade mission to Guatemala and El Salvador to boost Asturian exports

 

La Sociedad de Promoción Exterior Principado de Asturias (Asturex) develops a multi-sector trade mission to Guatemala y El Salvador From April 13 to 17, 2026, with the aim of strengthening the internationalization of three Asturian companies in the infrastructure, energy and technology sectors.

 

The main objective of this marketing campaign is to promote the business network of Asturias and to sustainably increase the presence of companies from the region in both markets. During this week of work, the three companies participating in the delegation are carrying out an intensive schedule of meetings with local entities and potential partners. The purpose is to establish a thorough prospecting of business opportunities, as well as to start or consolidate their sales figures in this geographical area of Centroamérica.

 

Alongside commercial activity, the Sociedad de Promoción Exterior Principado de Asturias It is fulfilling an institutional agenda. These meetings are aimed at presenting the competitive capabilities of Asturian businesses to local authorities and analyzing how companies' technical solutions fit within the current economic context. Guatemala y El Salvador.

 

Business opportunities in the Guatemalan market

 

The market Guatemala It presents a framework of great interest to those companies that offer solutions related to the modernization of the countryAccording to technical analyses, strategic niches have been identified in:

 

• Infrastructure and construction: It includes critical projects in transportation, energy, and telecommunications.
• Public-Private Partnerships: Project development through the Agencia Nacional de Alianzas (ANADIE).
• Environment: Solutions for waste treatment, water purification and energy efficiency.
• Healthcare sector: Hospital equipment and expansion of the health network with support from multilateral organizations.
• Modernization of the State: Consulting and digitization services in the areas of justice, health, and education.

 

Strategic projection in El Salvador

 

In the case of El Salvador, the opportunities for companies in Asturias They are focusing on logistics modernization and the development of renewable energy. The country currently has a favorable environment for investment in construction, driven by the Ley Especial para la Agilización de Trámites para el Fomento de Proyectos de Construcción.

 

Furthermore, the Salvadoran tourism sector demands new investments in hotel infrastructure and transportation services, while the processes of digital transformation In both the public and private sectors, there has been an increased demand for advanced technological solutions and water treatment.

 

Balance of Asturian exports

 

The flow of trade between the Principado de Asturias These Central American destinations show a trend of consolidation. The export figures for the last fiscal year are detailed below:

 

Export destination	Export volume (2025)
Guatemala	6 millones de euros
El Salvador	3,9 millones de euros

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Trade Mission in Central America

 

Which sectors have the most potential for Asturian companies in Guatemala?

Primarily the transport infrastructure, energy, telecommunications sectors and public-private partnership projects managed by the ANADIE, in addition to hospital equipment and the digital modernization of the State.

 

How does El Salvador facilitate investment in construction projects?

In Ley Especial para la Agilización de Trámites para el Fomento de Proyectos de Construcción, which creates a more agile administrative environment for the development of infrastructure and logistics services.

 

What is the current volume of business for Asturias in these countries?

In 2025, Asturian companies exported goods and services worth 6 million euros to Guatemala and 3,9 million euros to El Salvadorfigures that this trade mission of Asturex seeks to increase.