Guatemala: Garlic Market Overview 2020

Garlic Market Size in Guatemala

The revenue of the garlic market in Guatemala amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, garlic consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the garlic market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Garlic Production in Guatemala

In value terms, garlic production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, garlic production continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Garlic production peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2018, the average yield of garlic in Guatemala totaled X tonne per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the garlic yield continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average garlic yield reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of garlic were harvested in Guatemala; increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, garlic harvested area increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Garlic harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Garlic Exports

Exports from Guatemala

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of garlic were exported from Guatemala; declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, garlic exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, garlic exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, garlic exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Garlic Imports

Imports into Guatemala

In 2018, the amount of garlic imported into Guatemala totaled X tonnes, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, garlic imports continue to indicate a pronounced deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, garlic imports attained their maximum at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, garlic imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform