Sugar Price in Guatemala 2026
What sugar costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q5.40 per 500 g ($0.71 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Guatemala is one of the world is top sugar producers and exporters, making sugar affordable domestically. It is used in coffee (Guatemalan coffee culture requires generous sugar), fresh juices, traditional sweets, and baking. Panela (unrefined cane sugar blocks) is popular in rural areas for making panela water, a traditional drink. Sugar prices remain relatively low due to abundant domestic production.
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Azúcar blanca (500 g) 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 | Q5.40 | $0.71 |
| Baja Verapaz | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| El Progreso | Q6.00 | $0.79 |
| Chiquimula | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Zacapa | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Jalapa | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Jutiapa | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Chimaltenango | Q5.50 | $0.72 |
| Sacatepéquez | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q4.50 | $0.59 |
| Retalhuleu | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| San Marcos | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Sololá | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Totonicapán | Q5.50 | $0.72 |
| Huehuetenango | Q5.00 | $0.65 |
| Petén | Q5.50 | $0.72 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does sugar cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded sugar at an average of Q5.40 per 500 g ($0.71 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 sugar in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for sugar 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.