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.
Hair care in Guatemala remained sensitive to price rises in 2023, with shampoos especially feeling the impact. Shampoos are widely used in Guatemala and the market is home to an extensive range of options and large number of brands, offering diverse…
Similar to other countries in the region, Guatemala boasts a long history and strong tradition of herbal/traditional remedies and practices of natural medicine. Many of these products are commercialised informally, sometimes in unpackaged or…
Home care registered healthy current value growth, though constant value and volume growth was more muted, as inflation still continued to be an issue, though price rises eased. Political instability rising from the 2023 election also created a…
There were significant price rises for home-insecticides in 2023, and in particular for spray/aerosols, as supply chain disruptions still lingered and this resulted in high current and constant value growth. However, despite significant price…
Guatemala’s economic challenges have been exacerbated by high inflation levels in recent years, with locals becoming more price sensitive as a result. In 2023, Guatemala also experienced political upheaval, as the progressive Bernado Arévalo was…
In 2023, the return of normal lifestyles, and the absence of any pandemic restrictions, continues to have a positive impact on ice cream sales. Volume growth is proving robust in both the foodservice and retail channels in 2023, with sales strong…
Leading brands in the juice category continued to witness sustained growth in 2023, in retail volume terms, aided by their positioning as a healthier choice of beverage. Brands such as Del Frutal from Alimentos Maravilla SA, with their single serve…
Laundry care registered moderate volume growth, supported by continuing population growth. Local company Industria La Popular continued to lead with its numerous detergent brands, including Ambar, Bex and Espumil. However, there was very little…
Mass beauty and personal care saw rapidly rising retail prices in Guatemala in 2023, with the country still suffering from high inflation that continued from the previous year. Though price hikes in 2023 were not quite as steep as in 2022, consumers…
In 2023, meals and soups witnessed a moderate lift in retail volume sales as consumption of dry soups increased. Standard brands, including Maggi, Malher and Knorr, continue to characterise soup in 2023 with similar products, flavours and unit…