Guatemala - Plantains - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Plantain Price in Guatemala - 2023

Contents:

  1. Plantain Price in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022
  2. Plantain Price in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022
  3. Plantain Exports in Guatemala
  4. Plantain Imports in Guatemala

Plantain Price in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

The average plantain export price stood at $398 per ton in 2022, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($474 per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($54 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to El Salvador (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plantain Price in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022

The average plantain import price stood at $304 per ton in 2022, picking up by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $467 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($314 per ton), while the price for Honduras stood at $45 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plantain Exports in Guatemala

Plantain exports from Guatemala expanded significantly to 314K tons in 2022, growing by 7.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, plantain exports rose significantly to $125M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Plantain in Guatemala (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States91.999.21021157.8%
El Salvador10.38.88.55.2-20.4%
Honduras0.60.91.02.151.8%
Others1.51.72.52.213.6%
Total1041111141256.3%

Top Export Markets for Plantain from Guatemala in 2022:

  1. United States (243.2K tons)
  2. Honduras (38.6K tons)
  3. El Salvador (27.3K tons)

Plantain Imports in Guatemala

Plantain imports into Guatemala soared to 6.3K tons in 2022, jumping by 25% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight downturn.

In value terms, plantain imports surged to $1.9M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Plantain in Guatemala (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico1,7831,2041,2021,9012.2%
HondurasN/A0.31.47.7406.6%
United States41.918.334.16.4-46.5%
Others23.939.1N/A11.5-21.6%
Total1,8491,2611,2371,9271.4%

Top Suppliers of Plantain to Guatemala in 2022:

  1. Mexico (6.1K tons)
  2. Honduras (0.2K tons)
  3. United States (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plantain market in Guatemala. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 489 - Plantains

Country coverage:

  • Guatemala

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Guatemala
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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