Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Guatemala - 2023

Contents:

1. Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022
2. Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022
3. Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Imports in Guatemala
4. Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Exports in Guatemala

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022

The average starch; manioc (cassava) import price stood at $745 per ton in 2022, increasing by 8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,567 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($1,006 per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($685 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nicaragua (+30.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

The average starch; manioc (cassava) export price stood at $1,535 per ton in 2022, growing by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 77% 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.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($1,691 per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras stood at $1,416 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (+28.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Imports in Guatemala

Starch; manioc (cassava) imports into Guatemala soared to 1.2K tons in 2022, rising by 37% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, starch; manioc (cassava) imports skyrocketed to $882K in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Starch; Manioc (Cassava) to Guatemala in 2022:

1. Paraguay (689.1 tons)
2. Nicaragua (377.8 tons)
3. Thailand (114.2 tons)

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Exports in Guatemala

Starch; manioc (cassava) exports from Guatemala dropped sharply to 32 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -60.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 268%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 82 tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, starch; manioc (cassava) exports fell markedly to $50K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 321%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $77K, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Starch; Manioc (Cassava) from Guatemala in 2022:

1. Honduras (18.3 tons)
2. Nicaragua (14.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform