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Sugar cane market in Guatemala

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, Guatemala's sugar cane market volume experienced significant fluctuations, starting with growth to 29 865 K t in 2019 before declining to 23 972 K t by 2023. The initial increase was driven by expanded export opportunities for sugar, as low international prices in Brazil limited its production and new trade agreements opened markets for Guatemalan exports.

Subsequent years saw production challenges, with volume declining in 2020 and 2021. The market operates under a protectionist scheme managed by ten sugar mills that control the entire domestic supply, which has maintained price stability but not prevented volume drops. In 2022, volume slightly recovered to 25 845 K t supported by strong sugar export growth of 56% and the development of more productive, climate-resilient cane varieties.

The most pronounced decrease occurred in 2023, when drought and high temperatures reduced cane yields, lowering market volume to 23 972 K t. Throughout the period, the industry continued to invest in renewable energy generation from bagasse and environmental protection policies.

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 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, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guatemala in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guatemala by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 sugar cane in Guatemala

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Guatemala ranked 11th globally in sugar cane production.

Top producers of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sugar cane production in Guatemala rose for two consecutive years before declining. In 2020, the country produced 27 669 thousand tons, representing a 7.4% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 29 865 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	8.0%	(7.4%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar cane from Guatemala

According to desk-based market research, Guatemala did not export any sugar cane between 2017 and 2020.

Imports sugar cane to Guatemala

Market analysis indicates that Guatemala did not import sugar cane from 2017 through 2020.

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