Dongxin Melamine (Xiamen) Chemical Co., Ltd.

In Guatemala, melamine is primarily imported as melamine resin, with China being a major supplier. Guatemala also exports melamine-related products, including those under HS-Code 940389. The country's trade in melamine is relatively small compared to other sectors, but it still represents an active market for both imports and exports. 

According to Volza's Guatemala Import data, Guatemala imported 107 shipments of Melamine Resin during Sep 2023 to Aug 2024 (TTM). These imports were supplied by 23 foreign exporters to 21 Guatemala buyers, marking a growth rate of 60% compared to the preceding twelve months. Within this period, in Aug 2024 alone, Guatemala imported 4 Melamine shipments. This marks a year-on-year growth of 0% compared to Aug 2023, and a 0% sequential increase from Jul 2024.

Guatemala imports most of its Melamine from China, Spain, and Italy.

Globally, the top three importers of Melamine are India, Vietnam, and Peru. India leads the world in Melamine imports with 94,853 shipments, followed by Vietnam with 81,682 shipments, and Peru taking the third spot with 70,902 shipments.

• Melamine Resins:

  Guatemala imports melamine resins in primary forms, including urea moulding powder and melamine moulding powder, with China being the top exporter, followed by the United States. 

• HS Codes:

  Melamine products including melamine tableware, are imported under various HS codes, including 390920 for melamine resins and 940389 for other melamine products. 

• Melamine-related products:

  Guatemala exports a variety of products, including those classified under HS code 940389, which includes some melamine-based furniture or melamine dinnerware. 

• Growing Markets:

  Some of Guatemala's fastest-growing export markets for melamine-related products include Honduras.