Guatemalan Market for Pet Food - Guatemala City - Guatemala - Pet Food Imports, Tariffs and Retail Prices

Sep 2, 2026

Pet food market analysis for Guatemala City focusing on import volume trends, import values, and pricing conditions. The document compiles Guatemala import statistics by year (1995–1997) and separates figures in metric tons and dollars. It lists customs tariff rates for key HS codes in 1998 and 1999. It also provides retail pet food price examples in local pet and veterinary shops, comparing brands by country of origin, weight, and US dollar prices for dogs and cats.

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Pet food import trends

Imports in metric tons (1995-1997)

Imports in dollars (1995-1997)

Import tariff schedule (1998-1999)

Retail pet food prices in Guatemala

Dog brands, weights, and prices

Cat brands, weights, and prices

| PET FOOD IMPORTS
IN METRIC TONS FOR GUATEMALA | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Metric Tons
Thousands | 8
6
4
2
0 | 5748.6 5078.1 2891.5 | | 1995 1996 1997
Source: Bank of Guatemala Import Statistics | | | | PET FOOD IMPORTS IN DOLLARS
GUATEMALA | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Dollars Millions | 5
4
3
2
1
0 | | | 1995 1996 1997
Source: Bank of Guatemala Import Statistics | | | | U . .S Dollars
Thousands | 2000
1500
1000
500
0 | | | --- | --- | --- | | $786,000 $1,530,000
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Source: U .S . Bureau of the census trade data | | | | Code | Product Description | Import Tariff 1998 | Import Tariff 1999 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 23091000 | Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding; Dog and Cat food, put up for retail sale | 17 percent | 15 percent | | 230990
2309901
23099011 | Others:
Prepared feed for fish:
Tank fish | 17 percent | 15 percent | | 23099019 | Others | 17 percent | 15 percent | | 23099020 | Prepared feed for birds | 17 percent | 20 percent | | 23099030 | Forage grain preparations containing molasses or sugar | 12 percent | 10 percent | | 2309904
23099041 | Preparations of a kind used for the elaboration of whole or complementary animal feeds:
Preparations containing antibiotics or vitamins, inclusive mixed | 0 percent | 0 percent | | 23099049 | Others not included in 23099041 for the elaboration of whole or complementary animal feeds | 7 percent | 5 percent | | 23099090 | Others | 15 percent | 15 percent | | Retail Pet Food Prices in Guatemala's local Pet Shops & Veterinary Shops | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Brand Name | Country of | Weight | Price | | | Origin | | | | DOGS
Canina Crunch-Purina | Guatemala | 5 pounds | US$ 2.67 | | Chispa-Purina | Guatemala | 5 pounds | US$ 2.56 | | Chispita-Purina | Guatemala | 5 pounds | US$ 3.10 | | Alican-Aliansa | Guatemala | 4 pounds | US$ 2.17 | | Alican Cachorro-Aliansa | Guatemala | 4 pounds | US$ 3.10 | | Rainbow Can-Aliansa | Guatemala | 4 pounds | US$ 1.96 | | Super Can-Molino Santa Ana | Guatemala | 5 pounds | US$ 2.17 | | Terry Super Can-Mol.Sta.Ana | Guatemala | 5 pounds | US$ 1.86 | | Small Bites Puppy-Eukanuba | USA | 6.6 pounds | US$ 15.33 | | Mini Chunks-Lone Star | USA | 4 pounds | US$ 2.87 | | Star Pup Puppy-Lone Star | USA | 5 pounds | US$ 4.03 | | Hi Pro Plus-Lone Star | USA | 5 pounds | US$ 3.87 | | Lamb & Rice-Lone Star | USA | 4 pounds | US$ 4.96 | | Chuck Wagon-Purina | USA | 4 pounds | US$ 3.55 | | Dog Chow-Purina | USA | 4 pounds | US$ 4.06 | | Puppy Chow-Purina | USA | 4.4 pounds | US$ 4.72 | | Uno | USA | 4.4 pounds | US$ 3.10 | | Dorado-Valley’s Own Dog | USA | 5 pounds | US$ 5.48 | | Trofeo-Valley’s Own Dog | USA | 5 pounds | US$ 4.80 | | Hi-Protein-Pet Lovers | USA | 5 pounds | US$ 3.50 | | Puppy-Pet Lovers | USA | 5 pounds | US$ 4.15 | | Puppy-Pedigree | Mexico | 4.4 pounds | US$ 5.12 | | Adult-Pedigree | Mexico | 4.4 pounds | US$ 4.34 | | Mainstay-Purina | Guatemala | 20 pounds | US$ 7.53 | | Chispa-Purina | Guatemala | 25 pounds | US$ 10.96 | | Chispita-puppies-Purina | Guatemala | 23 pounds | US$ 7.33 | | Canina Crunch-Purina | Guatemala | 25 pounds | US$ 11.40 | | Alican-Puppy-Aliansa | Guatemala | 20 pounds | US$ 11.34 | | Rambocan-Aliansa | Guatemala | 20 pounds | US$ 8.30 | | Pelican-Aliansa | Guatemala | 20 pounds | US$ 9.14 | | Super Can-Molino Sta. Ana | Guatemala | 25 pounds | US$ 8.50 | | Bonzo Hi Energy | Guatemala | 25 pounds | US$ 13.01 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Terry-Molino Sta. Ana | Guatemala | 25 pounds | US$ 7.74 | | Ration-Town & Country | USA | 20 pounds | US$ 8.69 | | Hearty Choice-Lone Star | USA | 20 pounds | US$ 9.45 | | Mini Chunks-Lone Star | USA | 18 pounds | US$ 10.38 | | Hi Pro Plus-Lone Star | USA | 18 pounds | US$ 11.61 | | Lamb & Rice-Lone Star | USA | 18 pounds | US$ 17.03 | | Premium Puppy-Lone Star | USA | 20 pounds | US$ 19.35 | | Premium Performance-Lone Star | USA | 20 p

FAQs

What import volume trends for pet food are provided for Guatemala between 1995 and 1997?

The document reports pet food imports in metric tons by year for 1995, 1996, and 1997, sourced from Bank of Guatemala import statistics. It shows the relative changes across the period.

Which pet food tariff rates are listed for 1998 and 1999?

Customs import tariff percentages are provided for multiple HS product codes, including general dog and cat food preparations and prepared feeds for fish, birds, and whole or complementary animal feeds. Rates differ across codes for 1998 versus 1999.

How does the document present retail pet food pricing in Guatemala?

It lists retail pet food prices from local pet shops and veterinary shops. Prices are shown by brand name, country of origin, package weight, and US dollar price, with separate sections for dogs and cats.

Sep 2, 2026

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