About the GMC

The Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) is a government corporation established under section 46 of the Public Corporations Act, Cap 19:05 of the Laws of Guyana, which has been working assiduously over the years to promote the cultivation and export of Guyana’s non-traditional agricultural crops to Regional and Extra-Regional markets.

Guyana Marketing Corporation is sometimes referred to as the “New” Guyana Marketing Corporation (New GMC). This is because in 1985 the policy of the Guyana Marketing Corporation was changed. There was a total cessation of all buying and selling operations, and a mandate to provide market facilitation services to the private sector for the export of non-traditional agricultural produce, facilitate local market development, develop and disseminate post-harvest technology, conduct market research and provide market intelligence services to farmers was adopted.

In 1997, the GMC resumed the buying of farmers' produce and processed agricultural products and other locally manufactured items, but at prices that were negotiated directly with farmers and manufacturers. Moreover, only quality produce, for which there was a ready demand, was bought. This was part of GMC’s effort to make Guyanese produce and products more accessible to consumers.

In 1999, to compliment the efforts of creating a greater awareness for Guyanese products, GMC launched a “Made in Guyana, Grown in Guyana” campaign. This campaign was taken to all parts of Guyana and the highlight of the campaign are the “Guyana Nights” that are held in various regions.

Apart from these activities, GMC is also charged with the responsibility for overseeing developments in the non-traditional agricultural sector.

The GMC assists exporters of non-traditional agricultural products with technical advice, assistance for sourcing supplies, harvesting, cleaning, packaging and facilitating logistical arrangements for exports.

Mission statement

Facilitating and coordinating the development of quality non-traditional agricultural produce for export.

 

Objectives

• Provide market information on crops to agricultural producers and exporters
• Provide market extension services to producers and exporters for all markets
• Make recommendations to Government on domestic agricultural policy and on measures to deliberately stimulate the export of Guyana’s non-traditional export products
• Provide specialized services at a reasonable cost to exporters.

Departments

The GMC comprises of the following departments:

• Administrative and Financial
• Marketing
  • Customs Brokerage Unit
  • Central Packaging Facility
  • Supermarket
• Technical
  • Market Intelligence Unit
  • Technical Services Unit

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In its Marketing activities, the GMC:

• Provides market and marketing information, advises on the availability of produce, freight and other marketing matters
• Provides a one-stop desk for export documentation of non-traditional agricultural produce
• Conducts market studies for local and overseas markets
• Participates in trade fairs, and expositions to promote Guyana’s fresh fruits and vegetables and also processed products
• Advises on the availability of trade and business opportunities
• Advises on kinds of produce that are being exported
• Facilitates the registration of exporters with the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Bioterrorism Legislation registration

In its Technical work, the GMC:

• Provides information on Post-Harvest technology of horticultural crops
• Facilitates training programs for farmers, Agricultural Technicians, exporters etc
• Monitors daily wholesale and retail prices from local markets
• Assists in supply sourcing for exporters
• Conducts field visits to assess farmers’ readiness for export