Guatemala: Raspberry And Blackberry Market 2025

Raspberry And Blackberry Market Size in Guatemala

In 2022, the Guatemalan raspberry and blackberry market increased by 87% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Raspberry And Blackberry Production in Guatemala

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Raspberry and blackberry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries and blackberries in Guatemala amounted to less than X kg per ha, flattening at 2021. Overall, the yield showed 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.

The raspberry and blackberry harvested area in Guatemala totaled less than X ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Raspberry And Blackberry Exports

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of raspberries and blackberries, when their volume decreased by -12.3% to X tons. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +46.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry and blackberry exports from Guatemala, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Honduras (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-0.2% per year) and Honduras (+113.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries and blackberries exports from Guatemala, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+3.9% per year) and Spain (+24.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average raspberry and blackberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, raspberry and blackberry export price increased by +48.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($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 the United States (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Raspberry And Blackberry Imports

Imports into Guatemala

Raspberry and blackberry imports into Guatemala surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 630% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, raspberry and blackberry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry and blackberry to Guatemala, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry and blackberry imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Honduras (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico totaled +85.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Honduras (+1,079.9% per year) and Chile (-44.8% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries and blackberries to Guatemala, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Honduras ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico stood at +108.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Honduras (+1,685.5% per year) and Chile (-38.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average raspberry and blackberry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 64% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a resilient increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (+51.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform