Guatemala: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Guatemala

The Guatemalan poultry market declined slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent 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 increased by X% against 2012 indices. Poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Poultry Production in Guatemala

In value terms, poultry production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Poultry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of poultry in Guatemala expanded markedly to X kg per head in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The poultry yield peaked at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Guatemala amounted to X heads, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Guatemala

For the third consecutive year, Guatemala recorded decline in overseas shipments of poultry, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poultry exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

El Salvador (X tons) was the main destination for poultry exports from Guatemala, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to El Salvador stood at X%.

In value terms, El Salvador ($X) also remains the key foreign market for poultry exports from Guatemala.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated notable growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, poultry export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hong Kong SAR amounted to X% per year.

Poultry Imports

Imports into Guatemala

In 2022, approx. X tons of poultry were imported into Guatemala; leveling off at the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, poultry imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of poultry to Guatemala, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, poultry import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 Honduras (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform