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Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Bolivia

Cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste market in Bolivia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the production volume of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and other cocoa waste in Bolivia remained stable, fluctuating between 1 064 t and 1 090 t annually. This resulted in a steady domestic market size, which ranged from 1 024 t to 1 057 t over the period, with exports of these by-products accounting for a minor share of total output.

In 2023, while the cocoa waste segment showed little change, the broader Bolivian cocoa sector experienced a significant expansion in bean exports, which nearly tripled in volume. This growth was supported by active producer associations and concentrated cultivation in the La Paz department, which accounts for over 80% of national cocoa production.

By 2024, global factors sharply influenced the cocoa industry. Adverse weather and disease in key African producing nations like Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana constrained worldwide supply, driving international cocoa prices to record highs. This price surge created an export opportunity for Bolivia, where cocoa bean shipments grew by over 560% compared to the previous year. The Bolivian government also signed agreements to strengthen the cocoa production chain, although the volume of cocoa waste remained consistent with prior years.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 4.1.2. In value
        1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 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. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, kg
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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. 7. Trade balance
    1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
      2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
    2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
      2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
  8. 8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 8.1. Direct Data
      1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 8.2. Mirror Data
      1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Bolivia produced 1 077 tonnes of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste, showing a modest year-on-year improvement of 0.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 5.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year5.7%(0.6%)0.9%2.0%
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste production in Bolivia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 201 thousand US dollars, reflecting a limited rise of 3.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year5.7%1.3%3.2%3.4%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste from Bolivia

Exports in kind, kg

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, shipments of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Bolivia to abroad amounted to 20 000 kilograms, marking a 50.0% decline from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 40 000 kilograms, with the largest increase that year at 73.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(23.3%)73.9%(50.0%)(12.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Bolivia were primarily shipped to Germany, which accounted for 97.3% of total exports in kind.

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, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a two-fold difference. In 2020, shipments of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste from Bolivia to abroad totalled 22 300 US dollars, indicating a 48.9% fall compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 43 600 US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 77.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(23.4%)77.2%(48.9%)(11.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated the partner structure of exports in value terms, consistently representing 97.3% of total flows.

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 cocoa shells, husks, skins and waste to Bolivia

Market analysis data indicate that there were no imports of cocoa shells, husks, skins, and waste in Bolivia from 2017 to 2020.

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