Peaches and nectarines market in Guatemala

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh peaches and nectarines in Guatemala showed a fluctuating trend from 2018 to 2023, starting at 46 740 t and reaching 49 118 t by the end of the period. After a rise to 48 068 t in 2019, consumption dipped to 46 951 t in 2020, then recovered to 48 333 t in 2021. A minor stabilization occurred in 2022 at 48 011 t, followed by growth to 49 118 t in 2023.

In 2024, significant regulatory updates were introduced that affect the food sector. The Central American Technical Regulation RTCA 67.01.31:20 for sanitary registrations of pre-packaged processed and semi-processed foods came into force in August, modernizing procedures and strengthening food safety controls. Concurrently, legislative discussions advanced on Initiative 5504, which proposes front-of-pack labeling for foods in Guatemala, potentially influencing packaging requirements and production costs for industry participants.

Production peaches and nectarines in Guatemala

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Guatemala's production of peaches and nectarines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 46 610 tons, which was 2.2% lower than in 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 48 600 tons, representing the largest annual increase of 6.3%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Guatemala

Exports in kind, t

The export market for peaches and nectarines showed an unstable trend over the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 803 tons and peaked in 2018 at 3 002 tons, resulting in a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, shipments from Guatemala totaled 941 tons, marking a 17.1% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 73.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 38.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, El Salvador was the nearly exclusive buyer of Guatemalan peaches and nectarines, accounting for 99.4% of total exports in volume.

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

The export value data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 6.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies from Guatemala were valued at 491 thousand US dollars, which is 24.7% higher than in 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 935 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 57.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 509.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with El Salvador alone accounting for 97.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports peaches and nectarines to Guatemala

Imports in kind, t

Guatemala's imports of peaches and nectarines increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 282 tons, representing a 7.0% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 36.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in volume was dominated by Chile and the United States, which together accounted for 95.0% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

Guatemala's imports of peaches and nectarines in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 2 434 thousand US dollars, marking a solid 15.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 53.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile and the United States were the dominant suppliers of peaches and nectarines to Guatemala in value terms, together taking 97.5% of total imports, with other partners playing a less significant role.

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

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