Black beans Price in Guatemala 2026
What black beans costs in Guatemala: our retail estimate is Q8.5 (lb), $1.11 USD, alongside official MAGA wholesale prices for La Terminal and CENMA.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Black beans are the foundation of Guatemalan cuisine. Eaten at nearly every meal – refried for breakfast alongside eggs and tortillas, whole in soups, or blended into a creamy paste called frijol colado. Guatemala consumes more black beans per capita than almost any country in the world. Market prices fluctuate seasonally, with the cheapest prices after the main harvest (November-January) and the highest during the “lean season” (July-September).
Regional Prices by Department
Our estimate
How the price varies across Guatemala's 22 departments. These are our own per-department estimates, not MAGA or INE figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does black beans cost in Guatemala?
We estimate black beans at around Q8.5 per lb ($1.11 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 black beans in Guatemala?
Traditional markets (mercados) offer the lowest prices for black beans in Guatemala. La Terminal and CENMA in Guatemala City have the largest selection. Agricultural departments often have lower prices than Guatemala City.