Bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing market in Guatemala

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for bran and cereal processing residues in Guatemala showed variability, rising from 305.5 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 320.5 thousand tonnes in 2019, then declining to 305.9 thousand tonnes in 2020.

The market entered a period of strong growth from 2021 to 2022, climbing to 345.1 thousand tonnes. This expansion was primarily fueled by the implementation of Acuerdo Gubernativo 164-2021, a comprehensive solid waste management regulation that prompted better handling and recycling of organic industrial residues. Concurrently, the Ministry of Agriculture actively promoted sustainable practices, training farmers to use by-products like rice bran for producing organic fertilizers, which created new demand streams within the agricultural sector.

In 2023, the market volume decreased to 330.4 thousand tonnes. During this year, authorities continued to enforce waste management policies and provide training on composting, while reports indicated a rise in overall solid waste generation. The market adjustment followed the significant increase of the previous years, with import levels remaining elevated.

Production bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing in Guatemala

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

World map of production of bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing, 2017-2020

In 2020, Guatemala produced 290.3 K t of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing, marking a 6.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 7.1%, while the biggest increase was seen in 2019, at 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Guatemala in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing from Guatemala

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Guatemala increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Guatemala exported 4 286 t, representing a significant rise of 562.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 8 846.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 347.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Honduras was the primary destination for Guatemala's exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing in kind, accounting for 94.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Guatemala in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing from Guatemala increased in value for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 397 K $ US, showing a sharp increase of 82.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 320.6%, with an annualized rate of 61.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Honduras were the dominant destinations for Guatemala's exports in value terms, together capturing 91.7% of total flows, while other markets accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Guatemala in value, 2017-2020

Imports bran, sharps and residues from cereal or legume processing to Guatemala

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 5 072 t and peaked in 2020 at 19 873 t, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.9 times. In 2020, imports reflected a steep uptick of 106.9% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras were the largest contributors to Guatemala's imports in kind, with shares of 34.6%, 32.8%, and 26.5%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 93.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Guatemala in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values varied by 3.2 times between the minimum in 2018 at 817 K $ US and the maximum in 2020 at 2 600 K $ US. In 2020, imports increased by 38.5% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 9.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 129.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras were the largest suppliers of bran, sharps, and residues from cereal or legume processing to Guatemala in value terms, with shares of 51.4%, 23.8%, and 13.3%, respectively. Together, they formed 88.5% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Guatemala in value, 2017-2020