Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala
  4. Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $135 per ton in 2022, picking up by 2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce export price decreased by -22.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $176 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($1,161 per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($36 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 Nicaragua (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $631 per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 119%. The import price peaked at $1,554 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($878 per ton), while the price for Honduras amounted to $641 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nicaragua (+18.8%).

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce decreased by -2.6% to 37K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 38K tons, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports contracted to $5M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $5M, leveling off in the following year.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
El Salvador3.63.64.24.03.6%
Nicaragua0.90.70.50.6-12.6%
Honduras0.30.20.30.410.1%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total4.84.45.05.01.4%

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce from Guatemala in 2022:

  1. El Salvador (24.4K tons)
  2. Honduras (11.7K tons)
  3. Nicaragua (0.5K tons)

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala

In 2022, imports of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce into Guatemala skyrocketed to 151 tons, with an increase of 598% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,865%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports skyrocketed to $118K in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 819% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Guatemala (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico18.6N/A15.778.661.7%
HondurasN/AN/AN/A39.40%
OthersN/A1.7N/AN/A0%
Total18.61.715.711885.1%

Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce to Guatemala in 2022:

  1. Mexico (89.5 tons)
  2. Honduras (61.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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