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Coffee production began to develop in Guatemala in the 1850s. Coffee is an important element of Guatemala's economy. Guatemala was Central America's top producer of coffee for most of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century, until being overtaken by Honduras in 2011. Illegal exports to Honduras and Mexico are not reflected in official statistics. Geography The most suitable temperature for the healthy growth and abundant production of coffee in Guatemala is that of . In lands situated at an altitude of above sea level, young plants must be shaded. For the most part, the coffee plantations are situated at an altitude varying from to above sea level. At elevations greater than , the plantations must be sheltered from the cold north winds. History Guatemala Commodity Exports Prior to Coffee Domination The coffee industry began to develop in Guatemala in the 1850s and 1860s, initially mixing its cultivation with cochineal, though the latter export had held monopoly ...
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