DIY market in Guatemala

The Guatemalan DIY eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$33.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 8.6% of the total eCommerce market in Guatemala. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 10.0%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$48.8 million by 2028. Within the DIY market ECDB considers the following three sub-markets: Tools & Construction Supplies, Vehicle Parts, and Garden.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Tools & Construction Supplies market in Guatemala

The Guatemalan Tools & Construction Supplies eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$16.9 million by 2024 and accounts for 50.7% of the DIY eCommerce market in Guatemala. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 11.6%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$26.2 million by 2028. The Tools & Construction Supplies eCommerce market is a sub-market of the DIY market. Further categories within the DIY market are: Garden, and Vehicle Parts.

eCommerce revenue development in the Tools & Construction Supplies market in Guatemala

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the Tools & Construction Supplies market in Guatemala

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)13.793.941.736.963.489.144.748.0

Online share

eCommerce online share of the total Tools & Construction Supplies market in Guatemala

The online share refers to the proportion of the retail volume that is transacted via the Internet. It includes purchases via desktop PC, tablet or smartphone, both via website or app. Only retail of physical goods is taken into account. In the Guatemalan Tools & Construction Supplies retail market, the online share is 2.0% and will increase by an average of 9.2% to 2.9% by 2028.

eCommerce online share of the total Tools & Construction Supplies market in Guatemala

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: Statista Market Insights , ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Online share (in %)47.1%37.7%67.3%35.7%5.9%2.3%12.9%40.0%

Market definition

Definition of the Tools & Construction Supplies market within the DIY market

Market definition: DIY > Tools & Construction Supplies The category Tools & Construction Supplies includes the online trade of tools (e.g. drills, hammers, saws, screwdrivers), hardware (e.g. nails, screws, bolts, nuts), bath/sanitary supplies (e.g. sinks, faucets, bath tubs), and more. This category does not cover stationery, crafts and art supplies and construction services. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Tools (e.g. drills, hammers, saws, screwdrivers)
  • Hardware (e.g. nails, screws, bolts, nuts)
  • Bath/sanitary supplies (e.g. sinks, faucets, bath tubs)
  • Construction supplies (e.g. lumber, plywood, bricks, doors and windows, plumbing supplies, paints, coatings, floorings)
  • House protection

Out-of-scope

  • Stationery, crafts and art supplies
  • Construction services

Market comparison

The Guatemalan Tools & Construction Supplies market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

in %

Source: ECDB analysis