Can private companies import crude oil into Guatemala?

Small domestic crude production (Xan field). Export licence and operating contract via DGH required.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Guatemala?

DGH import licence required for fuel marketers. La Libertad refinery has minimal output; ~95% of refined demand imported.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Guatemala regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Guatemala are gated against these rules automatically.

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Guatemala — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Guatemala-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade3

Restricted0

Blocked0

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Product-by-product

Crude oilALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeSmall domestic crude production (Xan field). Export licence and operating contract via DGH required.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeDGH import licence required for fuel marketers. La Libertad refinery has minimal output; ~95% of refined demand imported.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicence required: dgh_license.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Guatemala?: Small domestic crude production (Xan field). Export licence and operating contract via DGH required.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Guatemala?: DGH import licence required for fuel marketers. La Libertad refinery has minimal output; ~95% of refined demand imported.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Guatemala regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Guatemala are gated against these rules automatically.

Use this jurisdiction

These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Guatemala? Run a free check first.