COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Alimentos Ideal SA leads with a wide distribution reach
Alimentos Ideal SA continues to lead the edible oils category in Guatemala in 2025, maintaining a dominant position with close to half of the market share through its well-established brands Aceite Ideal and Patrona. This strong leadership can be attributed to the company’s wide distribution reach across both traditional and modern retail channels, along with its consistent brand presence and recognition among Guatemalan households.
Rising popularity of olive oil drives growth of Centro Distribuidor SA and Cía Distribuidora Codisa SA
Centro Distribuidor SA (Filippo Berio) and Cía Distribuidora Codisa SA (Sensat) are both gaining share within the edible oils category in Guatemala as olive oil continues to grow in popularity. Their rising presence reflects the broader consumer shift towards health-focused cooking oils, where olive oil is increasingly seen as a desirable alternative to traditional options.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Edible Oils industry in Guatemala with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Edible Oils industry in Guatemala, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Edible Oils in Guatemala report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Edible Oils in Guatemala?
- Which are the leading brands in Edible Oils in Guatemala?
- How are products distributed in Edible Oils in Guatemala?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Edible Oils?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Guatemala?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Edible Oils in Guatemala - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Healthier options increasingly popular
Retailers and brands strategically promote larger pack sizes and bulk formats
Rising consumer interest in healthier and more premium cooking options
Growing interest in premium and speciality cooking oils among higher-income consumers
Expanding demand for healthier oils
Growth of private label as consumers look to control food expenses without compromising on quantity
Alimentos Ideal SA leads with a wide distribution reach
Rising popularity of olive oil drives growth of Centro Distribuidor SA and Cía Distribuidora Codisa SA
Leading position of small local grocers supported by their extensive national footprint
Supermarkets, discounters, and e-commerce platforms steadily gaining share
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Guatemala - Industry Overview
Inflation eases but pricing remains key factor
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising health consciousness shapes purchasing decisions
Changing consumer preferences
Growing focus on variety and flavour innovation
Rising demand for convenient products that offer both flavour and nutritional value
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Small local grocers lead, benefiting from an extensive national reach
Modern retailers appeal to shoppers who value wider product variety, convenience and competitive pricing
E-commerce gains traction
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Edible Oils
- Olive Oil
- Corn Oil
- Palm Oil
- Rapeseed Oil
- Soy Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Other Edible Oil
Edible Oils
This is the aggregation of olive oil and vegetable and seed oil (which comprises of corn oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, soy oil, sunflower oil, and other edible oil). Please note blended oil that contain over 50% of one type of oil are categorised in that category, e.g. blended oil with 60% soy oil is categorised in soy oil; whereas blended oils with less than 50% of a specific type of oil are categorised in other edible oil. Includes: Pre-packaged edible oils products purchased by consumers through legally established retail channels. Excludes: Unpackaged/bulk oils, i.e. instances where consumers bring an empty container or plastic bag to be (re)filled with cooking oil. Example: Minyak curah in Indonesia.
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This report originates from Passport, our Edible Oils research and analysis database.
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