Chicken meat and offal market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for chicken meat and offal in Bolivia expanded from 487 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 552 thousand tonnes in 2023. This growth was primarily fueled by evolving consumer habits, including a gradual shift towards purchasing cut pieces rather than whole birds. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated demand, particularly for frozen chicken products, as consumers sought longer-lasting and convenient protein options. By 2023, per capita consumption of chicken had risen, solidifying its position as the most demanded animal protein in the country.

Government interventions played a key supporting role in market stability. In 2022, authorities implemented a temporary price freeze for broiler chicken at various production stages to keep domestic prices accessible. This was accompanied by updated sanitary animal regulations and food safety rules from SENASAG, which helped strengthen domestic production frameworks. Continued state efforts to negotiate price reductions and stabilize the market were noted into 2024, ensuring steady supply amid growing consumption.

Production chicken meat and offal in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, chicken meat and offal production in Bolivia increased. In 2020, Bolivia produced 486.9 thousand tons of chicken meat and offal, remaining stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 3.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 485.0 thousand tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 3.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year drop, Bolivia's chicken meat and offal production volume increased. In 2020, the output of chicken meat and offal was valued at 632.9 million US dollars in Bolivia, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 632.0 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

Foreign chicken meat and offal supplies from Bolivia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 204 tons, which is 61.5% lower compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 76.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Peru was the almost exclusive buyer of chicken meat and offal from Bolivia, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Bolivia's volume of chicken meat and offal exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 265 thousand US dollars, which is 61.6% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 77.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of exports in value terms was dominated by a single market: Peru, with a share of 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest imports were recorded in 2018 at 292 tons, while the highest reached 3 006 tons in 2020, reflecting a 10.3-fold gap. In 2020, chicken meat and offal shipments to Bolivia from abroad totaled 3 006 tons, up by 699.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 57.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil effectively concentrated imports in kind of chicken meat and offal to Bolivia, with a share of 99.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated 13.5 times between the low of 2018 at 213 thousand US dollars and the high of 2020 at 2 872 thousand US dollars. Bolivia imported 2 872 thousand US dollars of chicken meat and offal in 2020, indicating a sharp improvement of 975.0% over the past year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 67.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, 99.7% of total imports in value terms of chicken meat and offal to Bolivia was directed to Brazil, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

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