Of all the oil crops, the cultivation of African palm oil is the most efficient in the world because with less land and resources, a greater quantity of oil can be produced compared to other oils. In Guatemala, the agricultural sector has a positive impact on the development of the sectors and communities where it operates. And in the case of the cultivation of African palm oil, the data indicate that the contribution to the country is good:

The palm oil sector generates more than 28,500 direct jobs, resulting in 143,000 indirect bene fi ts.
When we go to millions of dollars, the cultivation of this oil generates more than USD $ 400 million.
African palm oil exports generate more than USD $ 390 million, taking into account that in 2019 93% of production was exported.
The palm sector represents 1.09 of GDP.
The three geographic territories most benefited from this are:

The South West, with San Marcos and Retalhuleu.
The South, with Escuintla.
The North East with Izabal.
The North with Petén.
Behind all these numbers, companies like Repsa execute a concept that is of high importance: sustainability. Each production, each crop, each export is carried out under strict processes that seek to generate a responsible economy, take care of the environment, protect the soil resource, conserve and use water responsibly and positively impact the communities, working together with all of our plans. It is the only way in which the cultivation of African palm can leave a positive legacy to new generations. If you want to know more information, click here.