Carrots Price in Guatemala 2026
What carrots costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q2.88 per carrot ($0.38 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Carrots are a common vegetable in Guatemalan cuisine, used in soups, rice dishes, and escabeche (pickled vegetables). They are grown primarily in the western highlands where the cool climate is ideal. Carrots are one of the more affordable vegetables and are widely available in both markets and supermarkets year-round.
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Zanahoria (carrot) that DIACO recorded in the markets of each department, in the list it published on October 22, 2026. DIACO does not cover Alta Verapaz, Escuintla, Izabal, Quiche or Santa Rosa in this list.
| Department | Price (GTQ) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | Q2.88 | $0.38 |
| Baja Verapaz | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| El Progreso | Q4.00 | $0.52 |
| Chiquimula | Q4.00 | $0.52 |
| Zacapa | Q3.00 | $0.39 |
| Jalapa | Q3.50 | $0.46 |
| Jutiapa | Q3.00 | $0.39 |
| Chimaltenango | Q2.75 | $0.36 |
| Sacatepéquez | Q3.00 | $0.39 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q2.00 | $0.26 |
| Retalhuleu | Q4.00 | $0.52 |
| San Marcos | Q2.00 | $0.26 |
| Sololá | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| Suchitepéquez | Q4.00 | $0.52 |
| Totonicapán | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
| Huehuetenango | Q3.00 | $0.39 |
| Petén | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does carrots cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded carrots at an average of Q2.88 per carrot ($0.38 USD) in the markets it checked in the department of Guatemala, in the price list it published on 22 October 2026. Prices vary by market and department: the table on this page gives DIACO’s average for each department it covers. MAGA’s wholesale quote for La Terminal and CENMA, where MAGA tracks this product, is shown separately.
Where is the cheapest place to buy carrots in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for carrots at traditional markets and supermarkets using the same product and unit. MAGA publishes wholesale quotes for La Terminal and CENMA; those are not retail prices.