Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Guatemala

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved pineapples in Guatemala contracted from 6 943 t in 2018 to 4 257 t in 2020. This decline was influenced by regulatory developments, starting with the 2018 presentation of Initiative 5504, the Healthy Eating Promotion Law, which proposed front-of-pack warning labels for products high in sugar. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic strengthened international demand for canned and frozen goods, including fruit preparations, leading to a sharp rise in exports to 2 121 t. With more output directed abroad, domestic market volume fell.

From 2021, the market recovered, reaching 6 837 t in 2022 before easing to 5 811 t in 2023. This rebound was driven by the processed food sector's export growth, with Guatemalan companies diversifying into international markets and offering innovative products like preserves. In 2022, the official adoption of front-of-pack nutrition labeling rules under the Healthy Eating Law coincided with increased pineapple exports and production. However, by 2023, the continued implementation of warning labels and health-conscious messaging aligned with a market contraction.

In February 2024, the Healthy Eating Promotion Law was definitively approved, mandating warning seals for products with critical nutrient levels. This completed a multi-year regulatory shift aimed at informing consumers about sugar content in items such as preserved pineapples.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Guatemala

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala ranked 15th globally in production volume of prepared or preserved pineapples.

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

In 2020, Guatemala produced 6 318 tons of prepared or preserved pineapples, marking a gradual increase of 7.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 7.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest production was recorded in 2019 at 5 870 tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 6 839 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 14.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 16.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, production of prepared or preserved pineapples in Guatemala declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 7 156 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate decrease of 8.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 20.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 854 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 24.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Guatemala in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Guatemala

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 10.8 times. In 2020, Guatemala exported 2 121 tons of prepared or preserved pineapples, a sudden increase of 979.1% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 197 tons, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 79.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico and Honduras were the primary destinations for Guatemala's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples in volume terms, while other markets individually played a smaller role.

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 market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes varied 9.1 times from the low in 2019 to the high in 2020. In 2020, Guatemala exported prepared or preserved pineapples worth 2 402 thousand US dollars, a steep rise of 813.7% compared to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 263 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, decreasing by 78.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Mexico and Honduras remained the main markets for Guatemala's exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 94.1% of total flows, with other partners making up 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 prepared or preserved pineapples to Guatemala

Imports in kind, t

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Import volumes varied 7.7 times from the minimum in 2020 to the maximum in 2018. In 2020, Guatemala imported 61 tons of prepared or preserved pineapples, a steep decline of 81.2% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 464 tons, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 69.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Costa Rica and Thailand together accounted for 85.7% of Guatemala's total imports of prepared or preserved pineapples in volume terms, with the rest distributed among smaller markets.

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 market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes reached their minimum in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 19 times. In 2020, Guatemala imported prepared or preserved pineapples worth 90 thousand US dollars, marking a decline of 88.0% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 688 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 31.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Costa Rica played the leading role in Guatemala's imports in value terms, with a share of 85.9% of total flows, while other markets collectively accounted for the rest.

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

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