| Product Code: ETC5814249 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Guatemala`s shortening import market continues to be dominated by top exporters such as Mexico, France, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Brazil. Despite a high concentration level indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024, the market is experiencing significant growth with a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 60.14% over the period from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a notable decrease in growth from 2023 to 2024, with a negative growth rate of -74.69%. This fluctuation may present both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in the shortening import industry in Guatemala.

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 Shortenings Market Overview |
3.1 Guatemala Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Guatemala Shortenings Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Guatemala Shortenings Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Key Ingredient, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Variant, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Guatemala Shortenings Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for convenience foods and baked goods in Guatemala |
4.2.2 Increasing consumer awareness about health and wellness leading to a shift towards healthier shortenings |
4.2.3 Growth in the food service industry and bakery sector in Guatemala |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as palm oil and soybean oil |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and changing food safety standards in Guatemala |
5 Guatemala Shortenings Market Trends |
6 Guatemala Shortenings Market Segmentations |
6.1 Guatemala Shortenings Market, By Key Ingredient |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Butter, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Lard, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Tallow, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Guatemala Shortenings Market, By Source |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis | 6.2.2 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Vegetable, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Guatemala Shortenings Market, By Variant |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By All-purpose, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenues & Volume, By Cake/Icing, 2021-2031F |
7 Guatemala Shortenings Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Guatemala Shortenings Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Guatemala Shortenings Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Guatemala Shortenings Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness of healthier shortening options |
8.2 Number of new product launches in the shortening market |
8.3 Adoption rate of sustainable sourcing practices by shortening manufacturers |
9 Guatemala Shortenings Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Guatemala Shortenings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Key Ingredient, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Guatemala Shortenings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Guatemala Shortenings Market Opportunity Assessment, By Variant, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Guatemala Shortenings Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Guatemala Shortenings Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Guatemala Shortenings Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |