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Guatemala: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Guatemala

In 2022, the Guatemalan cherry and sour cherry market increased by 58% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, exports of cherries and sour cherries from Guatemala declined markedly to X kg, shrinking by -23.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 272% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X kg) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Guatemala, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Honduras amounted to +66.0%.

In value terms, Honduras ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Guatemala.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Honduras amounted to +60.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Honduras.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Honduras amounted to -3.5% per year.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Guatemala

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,069%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 696% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Guatemala.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +16.8%).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Guatemala, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile totaled +22.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 32% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cherry and sour cherry import price decreased by -28.1% against 2017 indices. 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+5.5%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for cherry and sour cherry in Guatemala. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 530 - Sour cherries
FCL 531 - Cherries

Country coverage:

Guatemala

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Guatemala
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024