Key Market Indicators
Guatemala is set to see a rise in copper exports and imports over the next five years. Exports of the metal are expected to hit $6.6 million in 2026, a 2.7% year-on-year average increase from $5.6 million in 2021. Since 1998, Guatemalan supply has grown 28.9% year on year. Brunei topped the 2021 ranking with $5.6 million, followed by Germany, the US and Japan. Meanwhile, imports of copper are projected to reach $11.7 million in 2026, a 1.4% year-on-year compound annual growth rate from $10.7 million in 2021. Since 1998, Guatemalan demand has gone up 6% year on year. Cyprus topped the 2021 ranking at $10.7 million, followed by Germany, the US and Italy.
