Bananas Price in Guatemala 2026
What bananas costs in Guatemala: our retail estimate is Q8.0 (dozen), $1.05 USD, alongside official MAGA wholesale prices for La Terminal and CENMA.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Bananas (called guineos in Guatemala) are one of the most affordable and widely available fruits. Guatemala is a major banana-producing country, with large plantations on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Bananas are eaten fresh, fried as platanos fritos, or cooked into rellenitos (a dessert stuffed with sweetened beans). They are sold by the dozen or bunch (mano) at markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does bananas cost in Guatemala?
We estimate bananas at around Q8.0 per dozen ($1.05 USD) in a traditional market; supermarket prices run 20-40% higher. That figure is our own estimate, not a published price. The official MAGA wholesale quote for La Terminal and CENMA, where MAGA tracks this product, is shown on the page with its market and observation date.
Where is the cheapest place to buy bananas in Guatemala?
Traditional markets (mercados) offer the lowest prices for bananas in Guatemala. La Terminal and CENMA in Guatemala City have the largest selection. Agricultural departments often have lower prices than Guatemala City.