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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Bolivia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, production of beef, sheep, and goat fat in Bolivia increased gradually. This growth was supported by government programs distributing cattle to peasant and indigenous communities to raise the national herd, alongside the start of sustained beef exports to China in August 2019, which stimulated overall livestock activity and fat output as a by-product.

The creation of the Program to Promote Beef Cattle for Small Producers in August 2021, backed by significant funding for genetic improvement, nutrition, animal health, and transport infrastructure, accelerated production. These investments led to a historical rebound in the beef chain, resulting in record beef slaughter and fat production peaks in 2022 and 2023.

By 2023, fat production reached 23 581 t. Exports of fat grew substantially as the expansion of cattle ranching for export, particularly to China, increased the availability of by-products. The promotion of the 'Bolivian Natural Beef' brand internationally further supported the sector's growth, although domestic market volume fluctuations were influenced by rising exports.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bolivia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Beef, sheep, and goat fat production in Bolivia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Bolivia produced 16 002 tonnes of this product, marking a modest 2.8% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	1.1%	2.8%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 before hitting their peak in 2020, with a dramatic 31-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Bolivia exported 802.2 tonnes of beef, sheep, and goat fat, representing a substantial increase of 2,970.2% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	2 970.2%	109.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil dominated the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 84.2% of total flows, while other destinations remained relatively minor.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports hit a trough in 2019 and peaked in 2020, showing a 29-fold gap. In 2020, Bolivia exported 702.6 thousand US dollars worth of beef, sheep, and goat fat, indicating a significant rise of 2,812.5% from 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	2 812.5%	144.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil absorbed 78.8% of the total export value of beef, sheep, and goat fat from Bolivia, with the remainder distributed among a range of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Bolivia imported 306.3 tonnes of beef, sheep, and goat fat, marking a 45.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 49.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 20.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 29.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.4%)	29.7%	(45.2%)	(20.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil nearly fully determined the geographical structure of imports in kind to Bolivia, holding a 98.9% share of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of beef, sheep, and goat fat to Bolivia amounted to 382.7 thousand US dollars, representing a steep 39.6% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 39.2%, with an annualized rate of 15.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 633.9 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 30.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.9%)	30.6%	(39.6%)	(15.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, 98.8% of the total import value of beef, sheep, and goat fat to Bolivia was directed to Brazil, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io