
Guatemala - Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Guatemala
The Guatemalan market for horse, mule and donkey meat rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight shrinkage. Horse, mule and donkey meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in Guatemala
In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 285% against the previous year. Horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The average yield of horse, mule and donkey meat in Guatemala totaled X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in Guatemala declined slightly to X heads, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1.3%. The number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat
Imports into Guatemala
In 2022, approx. X kg of horse, mule and donkey meat were imported into Guatemala; waning by -50% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 6,500%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X kg. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15,024% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main horse, mule and donkey meat supplier to Guatemala, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.
From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +12.2%.
In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of horse, mule and donkey meat to Guatemala.
From 2016 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +37.4%.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average import price for horse, mule and donkey meat amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 129%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.
From 2016 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +22.4% per year.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for horse, mule and donkey meat 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 1097 - Horse meat
- FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
- FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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