Key Market Indicators
Guatemala’s shrimp import and export is expected to rise over the next five years. Import is predicted to reach 10.8 million kilograms by 2026, a 3.2% year-on-year average growth rate since 1998. Guatemala held the 26th spot in 2021, overtaken by Greece at 8.9 million kilograms. China, Spain and Japan followed as the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest importers, respectively. Export is projected to hit 12.1 million kilograms by 2026, a 1.4% year-on-year average rate since 1998. Guatemala was the 21st biggest exporter in 2021, overtaken by Russia at 11.2 million kilograms. Ecuador, Argentina, and Indonesia were the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th largest exporters, respectively.
