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Sheep and goat meat market in Guatemala

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The sheep and goat meat market in Guatemala showed a gradual increase in volume from 4 374 t in 2018 to a peak of 4 503 t in 2022, before contracting to 4 418 t in 2023. Domestic production remained stable, ranging between 4 351 t and 4 404 t, indicating a consistent supply base throughout the period.

Import volumes were a key variable, with a notable surge to 113 t in 2022 significantly contributing to that year's market expansion. Guatemala has maintained a preferential 0% import tariff on frozen sheep and goat meat, which reduces costs for importers and supports trade flows into the country.

Market consumption demonstrated overall resilience, averaging near 4 400 t. The contraction in 2023 coincided with a return of import volumes to prior levels, while the stable tariff regime continued to provide a favorable backdrop for import activity.

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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 sheep and goat meat in Guatemala

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Guatemala's sheep and goat meat production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4 393 tons of sheep and goat meat, marking a modest gain of 0.9% compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually declined by 3.1%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 351 tons, with the most significant drop occurring that same year at 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	0.1%	0.9%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Guatemala

Market analysis reveals that Guatemala did not export any sheep and goat meat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports sheep and goat meat to Guatemala

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Guatemala imported 20 024 kilograms of sheep and goat meat, representing a substantial decrease of 39.4% compared to the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 60.4%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -26.6%. The sharpest decline was observed in 2018 at 53.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 41.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.8%)	41.3%	(39.4%)	(26.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States accounted for virtually all of Guatemala's sheep and goat meat imports in volume terms, holding a 100.0% share 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, K $ US

In 2020, the value of sheep and goat meat imports into Guatemala reached 197.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant year-over-year decline of 20.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, import values decreased by 31.8%, which equates to an annualized rate of -12.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 170.0 thousand US dollars, with the most pronounced drop that year at 41.4%. Conversely, the largest increase was seen in 2019 at 47.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.4%)	47.2%	(20.9%)	(12.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, the United States dominated Guatemala's sheep and goat meat 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