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$1.7B of latest reported imports and $2.5B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Guatemala import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Guatemala's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$29.0B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+6.4%Three-year reported change
GDP$113.2BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$6.2KLatest reported value
Trade openness57.0%Reported share of GDP
Guatemala import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$29.0B in imports
Guatemala recorded $29.0B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +6.4%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Guatemala imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $29.0B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $1.7BLatest imports | +13.2% | 25 | 9684 | USADeclining | $2.5B |
| 2 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $2.0BLatest imports | +8.5% | 68 | 7072 | USADeclining | $2.6B |
| 3 | HS 271112Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane | $345.7MLatest imports | +10.0% | 8 | 9949 | USADeclining | $460.3M |
| 4 | HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $449.0MLatest imports | +11.1% | 13 | 4707 | USASlowing | $615.3M |
| 5 | HS 270112Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | $177.2MLatest imports | +71.8% | 3 | 9387 | COLGrowing | $346.1M |
| 6 | HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil | $254.6MLatest imports | +9.7% | 10 | 8836 | USADeclining | $336.5M |
| 7 | HS 871120Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars | $371.2MLatest imports | +15.3% | 27 | 4687 | CHNDeclining | $569.3M |
| 8 | HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen | $185.0MLatest imports | +13.5% | 7 | 9743 | USAStable | $270.5M |
| 9 | HS 630900Clothing: worn, and other worn articles | $186.5MLatest imports | +13.2% | 47 | 9583 | USADeclining | $270.5M |
| 10 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $500.9MLatest imports | +8.6% | 67 | 2181 | CRIDeclining | $641.4M |
| 11 | HS 271600Electrical energy | $148.1MLatest imports | +63.0% | 7 | 7249 | MEXDeclining | $289.3M |
| 12 | HS 870421Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | $469.2MLatest imports | +10.1% | 25 | 2163 | ARGDeclining | $626.3M |
| 13 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $371.6MLatest imports | +13.4% | 43 | 3341 | USADeclining | $541.4M |
| 14 | HS 480411Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | $171.6MLatest imports | +7.2% | 11 | 8342 | USADeclining | $211.4M |
| 15 | HS 760612Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | $127.6MLatest imports | +14.6% | 17 | 9224 | CHNSlowing | $192.2M |
| 16 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $258.1MLatest imports | +3.8% | 40 | 3136 | USAGrowing | $289.0M |
| 17 | HS 330210Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries | $156.1MLatest imports | +11.5% | 38 | 4575 | URYDeclining | $216.6M |
| 18 | HS 271311Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals | $74.6MLatest imports | +40.0% | 2 | 9505 | USAAccelerating | $145.8M |
| 19 | HS 720711Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness | $131.0MLatest imports | +15.6% | 4 | 5396 | IDNGrowing | $202.5M |
| 20 | HS 520100Cotton: not carded or combed | $111.9MLatest imports | +4.6% | 4 | 9936 | USADeclining | $128.2M |
| 21 | HS 030617Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | $89.7MLatest imports | +30.7% | 32 | 5141 | ECUDeclining | $175.3M |
| 22 | HS 852872Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen | $124.5MLatest imports | +10.0% | 40 | 6058 | MEXStable | $165.7M |
| 23 | HS 020329Meat: of swine, n.e.s. in item no. 0203.2, frozen | $66.9MLatest imports | +22.6% | 9 | 9684 | USAAccelerating | $123.3M |
| 24 | HS 721049Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | $87.4MLatest imports | +13.2% | 13 | 9122 | CHNDeclining | $126.7M |
| 25 | HS 210390Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | $162.5MLatest imports | +15.1% | 53 | 3323 | MEXDeclining | $247.8M |
| 26 | HS 721391Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.s. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter | $119.3MLatest imports | +10.7% | 6 | 5680 | CHNDeclining | $162.1M |
| 27 | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $136.1MLatest imports | +12.8% | 58 | 3779 | CHNDeclining | $195.6M |
| 28 | HS 880529Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: other than air combat simulators and parts thereof | $57.5MLatest imports | +38.5% | 28 | 9505 | USAGrowing | $112.3M |
| 29 | HS 854449Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 80 volts, not fitted with connectors | $161.8MLatest imports | +10.9% | 58 | 3276 | MEXSlowing | $220.8M |
| 30 | HS 150710Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified | $82.1MLatest imports | +10.8% | 10 | 8980 | ARGDeclining | $111.8M |
| 31 | HS 870422Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), nes in item no 8704.1 | $139.4MLatest imports | +5.8% | 11 | 4575 | JPNDeclining | $165.2M |
| 32 | HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $169.5MLatest imports | +5.4% | 4 | 4878 | CANGrowing | $198.4M |
| 33 | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $145.7MLatest imports | +9.2% | 65 | 3505 | CHNDeclining | $189.6M |
| 34 | HS 220299Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009 | $146.4MLatest imports | +16.6% | 47 | 3085 | MEXDeclining | $232.0M |
| 35 | HS 390140Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | $77.2MLatest imports | +10.0% | 15 | 9413 | USAStable | $102.9M |
| 36 | HS 200410Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen | $81.9MLatest imports | +11.6% | 14 | 7592 | USADeclining | $113.7M |
| 37 | HS 870899Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | $112.4MLatest imports | +6.2% | 86 | 5282 | USADeclining | $134.8M |
| 38 | HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $108.6MLatest imports | +22.0% | 14 | 3430 | USADeclining | $197.4M |
| 39 | HS 390120Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more | $111.7MLatest imports | +7.6% | 25 | 5015 | USADeclining | $139.1M |
| 40 | HS 950300Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not: puzzles of all kinds | $102.3MLatest imports | +7.6% | 70 | 5637 | CHNDeclining | $127.4M |
| 41 | HS 830990Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | $76.3MLatest imports | +10.9% | 52 | 7457 | MEXAccelerating | $104.0M |
| 42 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $536.2MLatest imports | +9.1% | 74 | 683 | INDDeclining | $697.2M |
| 43 | HS 390110Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | $115.2MLatest imports | +5.4% | 31 | 4818 | USADeclining | $134.8M |
| 44 | HS 401120Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries | $88.7MLatest imports | +6.7% | 36 | 6661 | CHNDeclining | $107.7M |
| 45 | HS 720719Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section | $62.3MLatest imports | +16.1% | 6 | 8051 | IDNDeclining | $97.6M |
| 46 | HS 310210Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution | $80.5MLatest imports | +6.3% | 11 | 7106 | RUSDeclining | $96.8M |
| 47 | HS 640299Footwear: n.e.s. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | $76.6MLatest imports | +11.8% | 49 | 5800 | CHNDeclining | $107.0M |
| 48 | HS 040620Dairy produce: cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered | $70.3MLatest imports | +16.6% | 28 | 5652 | USADeclining | $111.6M |
| 49 | HS 390761Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher | $60.8MLatest imports | +18.1% | 18 | 6481 | CHNDeclining | $100.2M |
| 50 | HS 520623Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale | $60.4MLatest imports | +26.2% | 11 | 4791 | CRIDeclining | $117.9M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $3.8B | $4.7B | +10.8% |
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 4 | $745.7M | $1.2B | +46.2% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 5 | $1.4B | $848.9M | +8.3% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 4 | $803.6M | $534.7M | +10.9% |
| CerealsHS2 10 | 2 | $618.5M | $487.8M | +8.2% |
| Meat and edible meat offalHS2 02 | 3 | $360.5M | $484.7M | +19.4% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 4 | $400.1M | $453.8M | +13.9% |
| Miscellaneous edible preparationsHS2 21 | 2 | $663.5M | $376.6M | +11.8% |
| PlasticsHS2 39 | 4 | $364.9M | $362.6M | +10.3% |
| Food industry residuesHS2 23 | 1 | $254.6M | $315.7M | +9.7% |
| Other textile articlesHS2 63 | 1 | $186.5M | $264.8M | +13.2% |
| CottonHS2 52 | 2 | $172.3M | $206.8M | +15.4% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 271112Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane | $345.7M | 8 | 9949 | USA | 99.7% |
| HS 520100Cotton: not carded or combed | $111.9M | 4 | 9936 | USA | 99.7% |
| HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen | $185.0M | 7 | 9743 | USA | 98.7% |
| HS 020329Meat: of swine, n.e.s. in item no. 0203.2, frozen | $66.9M | 9 | 9684 | USA | 98.4% |
| HS 271012Product description unavailable | $1.7B | 25 | 9684 | USA | 98.4% |
| HS 630900Clothing: worn, and other worn articles | $186.5M | 47 | 9583 | USA | 97.9% |
| HS 271311Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals | $74.6M | 2 | 9505 | USA | 94.9% |
| HS 880529Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: other than air combat simulators and parts thereof | $57.5M | 28 | 9505 | USA | 97.5% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
21 screened products
$8.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
10 screened products
$1.3BCalculated opportunity across these rowsMEX
Mexico
6 screened products
$779.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsCRI
Costa Rica
2 screened products
$340.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsCOL
Colombia
1 screened products
$330.3MCalculated opportunity across these rowsARG
Argentina
2 screened products
$324.9MCalculated opportunity across these rowsIDN
Indonesia
2 screened products
$219.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsURY
Uruguay
1 screened products
$141.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Guatemala import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Guatemala's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Guatemala.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.