Guatemala: Pulses Market Overview 2020

Pulses Market Size in Guatemala

The revenue of the pulses market in Guatemala amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2018: its value 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, pulses consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the pulses market attained its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the pulses market failed to regain its momentum.

Pulses Production in Guatemala

In value terms, pulses production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2018: its value 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, pulses production decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, pulses production reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, pulses production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of pulses in Guatemala stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pulses yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Pulses yield peaked at X tonne per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Guatemala stood at X ha, approximately equating the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Pulses harvested area peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Guatemala

In 2018, the pulses exports from Guatemala totaled X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, pulses exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pulses exports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Guatemala

In 2018, the amount of pulses imported into Guatemala totaled X tonnes, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pulses imports continue to indicate a moderate shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, pulses imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform