Guatemala: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in Guatemala

The Guatemalan garlic market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Production in Guatemala

In value terms, garlic production dropped sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average garlic yield in Guatemala shrank to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average garlic yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of garlic in Guatemala was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to garlic production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, overseas shipments of garlic increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed a measured increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, garlic exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X tons) was the main destination for garlic exports from Guatemala, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, garlic exports to Honduras exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, El Salvador (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Honduras stood at X%.

In value terms, El Salvador ($X) remains the key foreign market for garlic exports from Guatemala, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Honduras ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to El Salvador was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average garlic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belize (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Guatemala

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of garlic decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, garlic imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of garlic to Guatemala, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of garlic to Guatemala.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average garlic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, garlic import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform