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.
Chocolate confectionery is witnessing slower retail volume and current value growth in 2023, with higher unit prices and inflationary pressure restricting consumption. The initial boost provided by the return of impulse occasions and social…
Cheese is expected to be one of the strongest performing dairy products in 2023, with double-digit value growth, as well as healthy volume growth. Lower-income buyers continue to consume unpackaged soft cheese (usually unbranded), which is available…
In 2023, carbonates continued to witness retail price increases, although to a lesser extent than in previous years. Commodities such as sugar continued to show volatility in international markets. By April 2023, sugar had reached its highest price…
Butter and spreads is expected to register moderate current value growth, but constant value sales are expected to fall as persistent inflation cuts into profitability. In addition, with persistent inflation, consumers are expected to trade down –…
Breakfast cereal is expected to register moderate volume growth, but marginal constant value growth, as inflation continues to hit profit margins. Imported brands in particular are hit by price rises as pressures from energy bills, transport, labour…
Although Guatemalans have been eager to resume pre-pandemic habits, the consumption of water in bulk 5-gallon format continued to rise in 2023. Due to the increased awareness of healthy lifestyles and practices, household water consumption has become…
Bleach registered muted volume growth in 2023, partly supported by continuing population growth. Bleach is a popular cleaning product in Guatemala, with a loyal consumer base. However, it is facing increasing competition from other effective cleaning…
Beer continued to be the most popular alcoholic drink in Guatemala and registered positive volume growth in 2023. It is a mature product, with a high degree of segmentation. Local mid-priced and economy beers dominate, with local brewery, Cervecería…
Beauty and personal care in Guatemala continued to feel the impact of price rises in 2023, though to a lesser extent than in the previous year. High inflation persisted, with product cost remining decisive in purchasing decisions for the majority of…
Bar soap continued to dominate bath and shower in Guatemala in 2023. While some younger and more affluent consumers are shifting towards liquid soap as they perceive it to be more practical and hygienic, the vast majority of local consumers still…