Guatemala: Pistachio Market 2025

Pistachio Market Size in Guatemala

The Guatemalan pistachio market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 36% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pistachio Production in Guatemala

In value terms, pistachio production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pistachios in Guatemala totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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 pistachio harvested area in Guatemala stood at less than X ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pistachio Exports

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, pistachio exports from Guatemala shrank to X tons, waning by -7.5% on the year before. Overall, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pistachio exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +82.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

El Salvador (X tons) was the main destination for pistachio exports from Guatemala, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, pistachio exports to El Salvador exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Dominican Republic (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Honduras (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to El Salvador stood at +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (+44.6% per year) and Honduras (-10.9% per year).

In value terms, El Salvador ($X) remains the key foreign market for pistachios exports from Guatemala, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Honduras ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Nicaragua, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to El Salvador totaled +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Honduras (-3.5% per year) and Nicaragua (+11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pistachio export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($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 Honduras (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pistachio Imports

Imports into Guatemala

In 2022, purchases abroad of pistachios was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a precipitous curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pistachio imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 119%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest pistachio supplier to Guatemala, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, pistachio imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Honduras (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -27.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pistachios to Guatemala, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Honduras ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -26.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pistachio import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform