Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Guatemala - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Guatemala (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Guatemala
4. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Guatemala

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Guatemala (FOB) - 2023

In December 2023, the average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $196 per thousand units, leveling off at the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In December 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Nicaragua ($196 per thousand units) and Panama ($196 per thousand units), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($196 per thousand units) and the Dominican Republic ($196 per thousand units) were amongst the lowest.

From November 2023 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Honduras (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables stood at $0.2 per unit in 2022, dropping by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $0.2 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($0.2 per unit) and Mexico ($0.2 per unit), while the price for China ($0.2 per unit) and France ($0.2 per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Guatemala

In 2022, the amount of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables exported from Guatemala dropped slightly to 8.7M units, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at 13M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables dropped modestly to $3.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked at $4.2M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable from Guatemala in 2022:

1. Nicaragua (2701.1K units)
2. Honduras (1557.9K units)
3. Panama (1450.3K units)
4. El Salvador (883.6K units)
5. Belize (741.7K units)
6. Trinidad and Tobago (480.0K units)
7. Venezuela (420.1K units)
8. Costa Rica (395.4K units)

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Guatemala

In 2022, approx. 14M units of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables were imported into Guatemala; approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at 17M units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables reduced to $2.7M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $3.1M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable to Guatemala in 2022:

1. France (11.0M units)
2. Vietnam (1.4M units)
3. China (1.1M units)
4. Spain (0.5M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform