Stable growth, supported by continuing population growth
Staple food registers stable growth in 2025, supported by continuing population growth. However, price sensitivity remains high, and players adapt by offering larger product sizes that sell at a lower price per unit. Small local grocers continue to dominate distribution, though modern grocery retailers are gradually making gains. Their private label offerings also appeal to consumers. Over the forecast period, price will still be the key driver of sales, though consumers will also look for food staples with a healthier positioning.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods 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 Staple Foods 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 Staple Foods 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 Staple Foods in Guatemala?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Guatemala?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods 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 Staple Foods?
- 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?
Staple Foods in Guatemala
Stable growth, supported by continuing population growth
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Players adapt to high price sensitivity
Less mature segments register higher value growth
Rising health consciousness influencing product development
Stable outlook over forecast period
Growing demand for healthier options
Increasing interest in ethnic cuisines
Local players have significant foothold, though multinationals also have a presence
Consumers becoming more open to private label
Small local grocers continue to dominate
E-commerce gains most value share
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Baked Goods in Guatemala
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Artisanal channel continues to dominate
Tortillas continue to account for most value sales
Cakes and pastries register highest value growth
Stable growth over forecast period
Growing focus on offerings with a healthier positioning, as well as sustainability
Private label makes gains
Bimbo continues to have commanding lead
Artisanal channel combined dominates
Food specialists, including tortillerías and panaderías, dominate
Supermarkets and e-commerce make gains
Breakfast Cereals in Guatemala
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers remain highly price sensitive
Some recovery for breakfast cereals in 2025
Muesli and granola and other RTE cereals register highest value growth
Continuing growth, though rising commodity prices may dampen volume sales
Increasing focus on healthier offerings
Packaging key tool to drive sales
Kellogg continues to dominate
Private label continues to make gains
Small local grocers dominate, though losing value share
Discounters second largest channel
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Guatemala
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Shelf stable beans continue to be popular
Healthy performance in 2025
Frozen processed potatoes gain most value share
Continuing growth over forecast period
Growth potential for frozen offerings
Increasing glass packaging, as it is more sustainable
Alimentos Kern holds on to significant lead
Wal-Mart’s private label makes gains
Supermarkets lead distribution
E-commerce gains most value share
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Guatemala
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Profit margins narrow, as competition increases
Fall in value sales, due to lower prices
Shelf stable seafood gains most value share
Healthy outlook over forecast period
More focus on highlighting health benefits
Affordability remains key
Embutidos Bremen holds on to commanding lead
Small local grocers continue to dominate
Modern grocery retailers and e-commerce make gains
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Guatemala
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rice continues to be key part of local diet
Steady growth in 2025
Instant noodle cups gain most value share
Rosy outlook over forecast period
Space for noodles with a healthier positioning
More niche segments need to be affordable
Arrocera Los Corrales holds near monopoly in rice
Private label also has a presence
Small local grocers continue to dominate
E-commerce gains most value share
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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