Citrus fruit market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, citrus fruit production in Bolivia increased to 940 thousand tonnes, supported by phytosanitary protection campaigns from the National Service of Agricultural Health and Food Safety (SENASAG) against Huanglongbing (HLB) disease, which improved tree health and yields. However, production dipped slightly in 2020 to 932 thousand tonnes as the sector faced strong international competition and slow expansion in production and commercialization, limiting market growth.

Production declined further in 2021 to 911 thousand tonnes, but saw a modest recovery in 2022 to 914 thousand tonnes following the start of construction of the Bartolina Sisa fruit processing plant in La Paz, which aimed to add value to domestic production and stimulate raw material demand. In 2023, despite increased consumer demand for citrus juices and fruits during winter months, total production edged down to 908 thousand tonnes.

Production citrus fruit in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2017-2020

Citrus fruit production in Bolivia showed a mixed trend in recent years. After increasing for two consecutive years, output declined in 2020. That year, Bolivia produced 932.0 thousand tons of citrus fruit, marking a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.5% overall, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 940.2 thousand tons, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 6.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of citrus fruit production in Bolivia has been declining for two years in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 596.0 million US dollars, representing a significant drop of 22.6% from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 20.6%, with an average annual decline of 7.4%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 873.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.4% during that period.

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

Exports citrus fruit from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

Bolivia's citrus fruit export volumes displayed considerable volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2018, with exports totaling 272 tons, which represented an 88.1% decline from the previous year. In contrast, exports surged to 2 496 tons in 2020, a 348.0% increase year-on-year. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was 9.2 times, highlighting the market's instability.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's citrus fruit exports in kind were primarily directed to three key destinations. The Netherlands accounted for 26.4% of exports, Uruguay for 21.3%, and Hong Kong for 9.1%. Together, these three markets made up 56.8% of Bolivia's total citrus fruit export flows during this period.

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

The value of Bolivia's citrus fruit exports showed an unstable pattern over the years. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 258 thousand US dollars, with an 87.0% decrease from the previous year. By 2020, exports had rebounded sharply to 1 596 thousand US dollars, a 250.0% increase year-on-year. The fluctuation from the low in 2018 to the high in 2020 was 7.7 times, underscoring the market's volatility.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the main buyers of Bolivia's citrus fruit in value terms were Uruguay, the Netherlands, and Russia. Uruguay held a 25.2% share of exports, the Netherlands 21.2%, and Russia 9.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 56.3% of Bolivia's total citrus fruit export value.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

Bolivia's imports of citrus fruit have been rising steadily for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports reached 2 417 tons, a sharp increase of 32.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import volumes grew by 237.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 50.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's citrus fruit imports in kind were almost entirely sourced from Peru, which accounted for 100.0% of total imports during this timeframe.

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 value of Bolivia's citrus fruit imports has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 676 thousand US dollars, up by 223.1% from 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 659.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 96.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Peru was the dominant source for Bolivia's citrus fruit imports in value terms, capturing 99.8% of the total import flows.

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

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