Guatemala: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Guatemala

The Guatemalan market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Guatemala

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield in Guatemala totaled less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries production in Guatemala stood at less than X ha, approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Guatemala, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold. Honduras (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Guatemala, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated resilient 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, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Guatemala

In 2022, purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to Guatemala, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Guatemala, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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