The Guatemalan Exporters Association is a private non-profit entity, established in 1982; that represents, promotes and develops non traditional exports of Guatemalan companies. It provides high level assistance services to the exporters, serving the business community at-large in international trade activities and investments, whether in Guatemala or abroad. AGEXPORT represents dynamic and innovative Guatemalan entrepreneurs that participate and compete in world markets, and also those companies preparing to export. Its vision is to "Develop Guatemala as a world exporter" through the promotion of exports based on competitiveness; thus contributing to the economic and social development of Guatemala.