| Product Code: ETC5248885 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The Guatemalan market for biodegradable plastics import shipments continues to show strong growth, with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating a concentrated market. The top exporting countries in 2024 include Nicaragua, USA, Costa Rica, Panama, and El Salvador. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 is an impressive 61.7%, with a continued growth rate of 55.53% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a robust demand for biodegradable plastics in Guatemala, driven by environmental concerns and sustainability initiatives.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Overview |
3.1 Guatemala Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about environmental issues and sustainability |
4.2.2 Government regulations promoting the use of biodegradable plastics |
4.2.3 Growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Higher production costs compared to conventional plastics |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for biodegradable plastics production |
4.3.3 Lack of infrastructure for collection and recycling of biodegradable plastics |
5 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Trends |
6 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Segmentations |
6.1 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By PLA, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch Blends, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By PHA, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Biodegradable Polyesters, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market, By End-Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture & Horticulture, 2021-2031F |
7 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of companies adopting biodegradable plastics in their packaging |
8.2 Amount of government incentives or subsidies supporting the biodegradable plastics market |
8.3 Growth rate of biodegradable plastics usage in various industries |
9 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Guatemala Biodegradable Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |