Updated April 2026

Potatoes Price in Guatemala 2026

Current price of potatoes in Guatemala: Q5.5 (lb), $0.72 USD. Regional prices by department, market vs supermarket comparison. Updated monthly from MAGA data.

Q5.5
per lb
Price GTQ
Q5.5
Guatemalan Quetzales
Price USD
$0.72
US Dollars
Unit
lb
Average market price

Potatoes are grown in Guatemala is cool highlands, particularly in Quetzaltenango, San Marcos, and Huehuetenango. They appear in soups, stews, and as a side dish. Papas fritas (French fries) are a popular street food. Guatemala grows several varieties including white, red, and the small papa criolla. Highland farmers often grow potatoes as a cash crop alongside corn and beans.

Regional Prices by Department

How the price varies across Guatemala's 22 departments (MAGA data).

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Sources: MAGA (Ministry of Agriculture), INE (National Statistics Institute). Exchange rate: Q7.63/USD (Banguat). Average market prices from La Terminal and CENMA, Guatemala City.

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