Key Market Indicators
Guatemala's livestock production is estimated to increase 1.1% year on year to around 4.5 million heads by 2026. This follows a 1.6% rise since 1966. In 2021, Guatemala came in 66th in the global ranking, preceded by Romania with 4.2 million heads. Brazil, India and the US ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. The country's livestock imports are projected to grow 1.4% year on year to a total of $21.3 million by 2026. This follows a 3.1% rise since 1998. In 2021, Guatemala placed 68th in the global ranking, overtaken by Sri Lanka at $19.5 million. Germany, Italy and the Netherlands were ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.