Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Guatemala. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Dairy products and alternative is expected to register current value and volume growth, though inflation continues to hit companies’ profitability, with constant value sales expected to fall.
Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies are widely consumed consumer health items in the Guatemalan market. These products have established broad distribution throughout the country, with products available throughout the modern and traditional…
In 2023, inflation has begun to subside in Guatemala although retail price inflation continues to impact the basic food basket. Lower prices of some imported goods, regulatory interest rate policies and reduced agricultural production costs have…
Consumer health has seen demand dampened by consumers being confronted with very high inflation. The rate of 9.2% in 2022 was the highest experienced in decades. As a result, more consumers have been forced to prioritise household spending on…
Powder concentrates witnessed a slowdown in the years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The product was becoming obsolete, with younger generations of consumers put off by the lack of convenience as it needs to be prepared before consumption. In…
In 2023 the direct selling distribution channel represented more than half the value of the total market size for colour cosmetics in Guatemala. The channel is particularly important as a source of income during periods of uncertainty, such as those…
Guatemalans are heavy coffee drinkers with this beverage being a dominant choice irrespective of social status. In addition, local coffee production is well-developed. Indeed, the microclimate present in Guatemala allows players to produce unique…
Overall, cigars remain quite a small and exclusive category in Guatemala, with few consumers opting for these products due to the relatively high unit prices, aside from enthusiasts and those with greater purchasing power. However, with the return of…
Guatemala registered another decline in smoking prevalence over 2023, hindering sales of cigarettes. Traditional cigarette smokers have been increasingly migrating to reduced risk alternatives, such as heated tobacco devices, whilst many have taken…
Cider/perry has a niche profile in Guatemala with it being sold mainly through modern retail channels, with only limited shelf space and visibility. Brands such as Arbor Mist, Eva and Wells have narrow portfolios of three to four flavours and have…