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Coniferous wood fuel market in Guatemala

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The coniferous wood fuel market in Guatemala experienced steady growth from 12 962 thousand m³ in 2018 to 14 091 thousand m³ in 2023, increasing by approximately 1.7% each year. This consistent expansion was primarily driven by persistent high demand from rural households, where wood remains the dominant energy source for cooking and heating due to entrenched poverty, cultural preferences, and limited access to alternative fuels like propane.

The Instituto Nacional de Bosques (INAB) supported this production trend by authorizing annual volumes of timber extraction for fuel, with a significant portion allocated specifically for firewood. However, a structural deficit between sustainable supply and national demand persisted throughout the period, indicating that market growth was likely met through increased harvesting pressure rather than sustainable forestry initiatives.

Despite the ongoing National Strategy for Sustainable Production and Efficient Use of Firewood 2013–2024 and government programs promoting efficient stoves, these measures had limited impact on reducing consumption or significantly boosting sustainable output. Consequently, the market volume continued its upward trajectory, reliant on traditional demand factors and authorized extraction levels.

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, K m³
  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, K m³
  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, K m³
  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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 coniferous wood fuel in Guatemala

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala was one of the world's top producers of coniferous wood fuel, ranking third globally by production volume.

Top producers of coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coniferous wood fuel, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Coniferous wood fuel production in Guatemala grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 13 402 thousand cubic meters, marking a 1.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Guatemala in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	1.7%	1.7%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coniferous wood fuel from Guatemala

Exports in kind, m³

Exports of coniferous wood fuel from Guatemala expanded for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 10.00 cubic meters, up 58.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 62.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5.03 cubic meters, which also saw the largest decline of 18.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.1%)	25.3%	58.6%	17.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the sole destination for Guatemala's coniferous wood fuel exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, Guatemala's coniferous wood fuel exports in value terms amounted to 1 551 US dollars, a 59.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 38.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 973 US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 32.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.0%	(32.0%)	59.4%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy dominated Guatemala's coniferous wood fuel exports in value terms, holding a 100.0% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coniferous wood fuel to Guatemala

Imports in kind, m³

Guatemala's imports of coniferous wood fuel rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 20.26 cubic meters, showing a sharp 59.2% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports skyrocketed by 297.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 58.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.4%	118.4%	59.2%	58.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala's imports of coniferous wood fuel in kind were highly concentrated, with the United States being the only source, responsible for 100.0% of total imports.

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, $ US

Guatemala's coniferous wood fuel imports in value terms showed significant fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 814 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 17.3%. In 2019, imports jumped by 111.3%, and in 2020, they reached 21 830 US dollars, up 77.7% from the previous year. Overall, imports peaked in 2020 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.3%)	111.3%	77.7%	45.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, the United States was overwhelmingly the main source for Guatemala's coniferous wood fuel imports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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