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Brown rice market in Guatemala

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Brown rice production in Guatemala showed variable dynamics from 2018 to 2023. The initial increase from 2 265 tons in 2018 to 2 534 tons in 2019 occurred alongside the implementation of government crop monitoring systems and market information aimed at improving commercialization. However, domestic output remained insufficient to meet national demand, requiring imports.

A significant production surge to 3 366 tons in 2020 was followed by a sharp drop to 2 076 tons in 2021. This decline was driven by the elimination of tariffs on rice imports from the United States, which created unfair competition for local producers due to US subsidies, coupled with a reported lack of government initiative to address the sector's structural issues.

Production rebounded to 3 227 tons in 2022, supported by the launch of new, higher-yielding rice varieties such as ICTA Robusta, adapted to local growing conditions. Nevertheless, output fell again to 2 682 tons in 2023 due to persistent adverse climate factors and high production costs, which continued to limit the competitiveness and expansion of rice cultivation in the country.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Guatemala
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Guatemala in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Guatemala in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production brown rice in Guatemala

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of brown rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of brown rice, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Brown rice production in Guatemala has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 366 tons of brown rice, marking a significant 32.8% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 51.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	11.9%	32.8%	14.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports brown rice from Guatemala

Market analysis indicates that Guatemala did not export any brown rice between 2017 and 2020.

Imports brown rice to Guatemala

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 11.5 tons, with a 60.7% decline that year. In contrast, imports surged to 404.9 tons in 2020, representing a sharp increase of 3 411.3% compared to the previous year. Overall, import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 35-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.1%)	(60.7%)	3 411.3%	114.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Guyana were the main suppliers of brown rice to Guatemala, together accounting for 82.3% of total imports in volume. The remaining imports were distributed among various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed volatility over the observed years. Imports hit their lowest value in 2019 at 18.9 thousand US dollars, with a 51.3% drop that year. In 2020, imports jumped to 187.4 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sudden gain of 890.4% year-over-year. Throughout this period, imports varied widely, with a 9.9-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	(51.3%)	890.4%	70.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Brazil, and Guyana were the primary suppliers of brown rice to Guatemala in value terms. The United States contributed 34.8% of imports, Brazil 34.1%, and Guyana 30.7%, collectively making up 99.7% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io