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Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Guatemala

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour of dried legumes in Guatemala grew from 1528 t in 2018 to 1586 t in 2020. This expansion was supported by the Ministry of Agriculture's SHEP methodology, launched in 2018 to empower small market-oriented producers, alongside broader dynamism in the agricultural sector including the construction of new production plants and a shift toward processed foods, which bolstered the supply base for legume-based products.

After a contraction to 1515 t in 2021, the market recovered to 1580 t by 2023. In 2022, the government and export associations organized international business events to open new foreign markets, strengthening the production chain and fostering innovation. Concurrently, official reports emphasized the strategic importance of basic grains like beans for national production planning, sustaining focus on legume processing.

Entering 2024, market dynamics were influenced by the training of thousands of farmers in legume cultivation, a 13% surge in legume and vegetable exports driven by international demand, and the authorization of zero-tariff import quotas for black beans and white corn to stabilize domestic supply. External factors, including logistical disruptions in the Panama Canal and fluctuations in international grain prices, also impacted cost structures and market accessibility.

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 flour or powder of dried legumes in Guatemala

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Guatemala's production of flour or powder from dried legumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 589 tonnes, marking a gradual gain of 3.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 8.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 518 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.3%)	1.4%	3.3%	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Guatemala

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Guatemala's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes reached 14 586 kg, representing a substantial increase of 382.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	382.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes were predominantly directed to the United States, which accounted for 99.7% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Guatemala exported $31 184 worth of flour or powder from dried legumes in 2020, corresponding to a significant uptick of 359.3% over the past year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	359.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States was the primary partner for Guatemala's exports in value terms, accounting for 98.1% 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 flour or powder of dried legumes to Guatemala

Imports in kind, kg

Guatemala's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 11 628 kg, representing an 11.3% gain over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 35.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 379 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 42.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.4%)	0.7%	11.3%	(13.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala's import base for flour or powder from dried legumes in volume terms was extremely narrow, with the United States alone responsible for 91.6% of total flows.

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 imports of flour or powder from dried legumes declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported $38 423 worth of these products, down by 12.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 55.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(43.3%)	(9.6%)	(12.6%)	(23.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, the United States effectively monopolised Guatemala's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes in value terms, accounting for 95.2% 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