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Wood charcoal market in Guatemala

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Guatemalan wood charcoal market grew from 11 913 t in 2018 to 14 176 t in 2020. Early support came from the Ministry of Energy and Mines recognizing biomass, including charcoal, as a renewable energy resource, which helped position charcoal within the country's energy mix. This regulatory foundation contributed to the market's initial expansion.

Market volume continued rising to 16 609 t in 2021, bolstered by forest conservation incentives and carbon credit programs under Guatemala's Emissions Reduction Program, which encouraged sustainable charcoal production. However, volume retreated to 15 762 t in 2022 as electricity generation from coal declined during the rainy season, reducing demand. Global fuel price shocks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict further pressured the market that year.

A strong rebound followed in 2023, with the market reaching 18 277 t. This surge was driven by increased coal-based power generation, as atypical dry conditions from the El Niño phenomenon reduced hydropower output and raised reliance on thermal sources like charcoal for electricity.

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 wood charcoal in Guatemala

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood charcoal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Wood charcoal production in Guatemala has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 13,705 tonnes of wood charcoal, representing a 17.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.0%	0.3%	17.8%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood charcoal from Guatemala

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Guatemala's wood charcoal export volume totaled 16.8 tonnes, marking a significant decrease of 94.8% compared to the year before.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.8%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind was highly concentrated, with the United States and Germany jointly accounting for 99.9% of total flows.

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, K $ US

In 2018, Guatemala exported $11,100 worth of wood charcoal, representing a steep decrease of 92.6% year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(92.6%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States almost fully determined the geographical structure of exports in value terms for wood charcoal from Guatemala, with a share of 95.2% 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 wood charcoal to Guatemala

Imports in kind, t

Guatemala's wood charcoal import volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 471.0 tonnes, up by 11.2% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 131.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 32.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.6%	27.3%	11.2%	32.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Paraguay played the leading role in imports in kind, accounting for 87.3% of total flows, while other markets together made up the remainder.

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

Wood charcoal import volumes in Guatemala have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Guatemala imported approximately $390,600 worth of wood charcoal, which is 20.9% higher compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 174.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 40.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	59.9%	42.0%	20.9%	40.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Paraguay concentrated 78.4% of total imports in value terms, while the rest of the volume was shared by many countries with smaller individual shares.

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