Guatemala: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Guatemala

In 2022, the Guatemalan tomato market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Production in Guatemala

In value terms, tomato production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Guatemala totaled X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. 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 recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The tomato yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the tomato harvested area in Guatemala contracted to X ha, waning by X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Tomato Exports

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant 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 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

El Salvador (X tons) was the main destination for tomato exports from Guatemala, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tomato exports to El Salvador exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong expansion 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%).

Tomato Imports

Imports into Guatemala

For the fourth year in a row, Guatemala recorded growth in supplies from abroad of tomatoes, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tomato imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Honduras (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Guatemala, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Honduras exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), eightfold.

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

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Guatemala, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Honduras ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras ($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