Green peppers Price in Guatemala 2026
What green peppers costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q3.10 per pepper ($0.41 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Chile pimiento (bell peppers) are used extensively in Guatemalan cooking, particularly in recados and traditional sauces. Guatemala grows several pepper varieties, from sweet bell peppers to the intensely smoky chile cobanero. Peppers are a key ingredient in dishes like pepian and jocon. Production is concentrated in the lowlands and eastern departments.
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Chile pimiento (pepper) 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 | Q3.10 | $0.41 |
| Baja Verapaz | Q3.75 | $0.49 |
| Chiquimula | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
| Zacapa | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
| Jalapa | Q3.50 | $0.46 |
| Jutiapa | Q3.50 | $0.46 |
| Chimaltenango | Q2.75 | $0.36 |
| Sacatepéquez | Q4.00 | $0.52 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Retalhuleu | Q3.50 | $0.46 |
| San Marcos | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Sololá | Q4.00 | $0.52 |
| Suchitepéquez | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Totonicapán | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
| Huehuetenango | Q3.00 | $0.39 |
| Petén | Q4.00 | $0.52 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does green peppers cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded green peppers at an average of Q3.10 per pepper ($0.41 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 green peppers in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for green peppers 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.