How Valuable Is Bat Guano

Bat Guano usually sells for upwards of $8-15 a lb, we have worked with a local source so the price is very affordable. Learn more about Bat Guano here.

Does guano have value?

As a manure, guano is a highly effective fertilizer due to its exceptionally high content of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium: key nutrients essential for plant growth. … Guano is ecologically important due to its role in dispersing nutrients.

Is there a market for guano?

Peru entered its legendary Age of Guano. Over four decades, roughly 11.5 million tons of bird manure made its way to Britain, France, the southern United States, and a host of minor markets; at prices fluctuating between $25 and $50 a ton, the aggregate market value of the trade reached about $750 million.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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