Guatemala: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Guatemala

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Guatemalan blueberry and cranberry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Guatemala

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Guatemala amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw 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 harvested area of blueberries and cranberries in Guatemala amounted to less than X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, approx. X tons of blueberries and cranberries were exported from Guatemala; rising by X% on the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Guatemala, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to Honduras exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, El Salvador (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Honduras amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: El Salvador (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

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

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Honduras amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: El Salvador (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Guatemala

In 2022, purchases abroad of blueberries and cranberries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Guatemala, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberries and cranberries to Guatemala, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($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 stood at 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

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($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.

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