Coffee, husks, skins and substitutes market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Bolivian coffee market experienced notable movements. The introduction of the government's National Coffee Investment Program in 2018, a five-year plan backed by approximately $26.1 million, provided direct support to small producers and aimed to enhance output. This initiative helped drive production up to 24 841 tons in 2019, lifting the market volume to 23 688 tons. The following year, the COVID-19 pandemic dampened prices for conventional coffee, though specialty varieties found stronger footing in local cafés. Amid continued state funding, the overall market volume contracted to 22 220 tons in 2020.

The period from 2021 onward was shaped by global climatic shifts and evolving domestic demand. Worldwide extreme weather events, including frosts and droughts, altered coffee supply dynamics and by 2022 positioned Bolivia more favorably within the specialty coffee belt, attracting new entrants to the local specialty segment. Although production moderated to 23 239 tons that year, the influx of new players and sustained quality competitions, such as the Caranavi 2023 excellence tournament, reinforced market activity. By 2023, growing internal consumption—fueled by rising interest in specialty coffees and sustainable practices—pushed market volume back upward to 21 827 tons.

Production coffee, husks, skins and substitutes in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Bolivia ranked 30th globally in production volume for coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes, positioning it among the world's leading producers in this category.

Top producers of coffee, husks, skins and substitutes, 2017-2020

World map of production of coffee, husks, skins and substitutes, 2017-2020

Bolivia's production of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, output peaked at 24 841 t, marking a 12.3% rise. However, by 2020, production fell to 23 401 t, a 5.8% decrease from 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 10.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of Bolivia's coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes production rose for two years before dropping. In 2019, it reached a high of 172.7 million US dollars, up 16.8%. In 2020, the value decreased to 160.1 million US dollars, a modest 7.3% reduction from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production value increased by 14.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 4.5%.

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

Exports coffee, husks, skins and substitutes from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

Bolivia's exports of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes declined for two years before rebounding. In 2019, exports hit a low of 1 235 t, down 12.5%. In 2020, they rose to 1 269 t, a slight 2.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports fell by 16.1%, with an average annual decline of 5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, France, and Belgium were the top buyers of Bolivia's coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes by volume. The United States accounted for 40.0% of exports, France for 17.9%, and Belgium for 8.2%, collectively making up 66.2% of total export volume.

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

After a two-year decrease, Bolivia's coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes exports in value terms increased. In 2019, exports reached a minimum of 8 584 thousand US dollars, an 8.9% drop. In 2020, they rose to 8 686 thousand US dollars, a 1.2% gain from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value declined by 13.2%, averaging a 4.6% annual decrease.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States, France, and Japan were the primary markets for Bolivia's coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes by value. The United States represented 36.7% of exports, France 14.9%, and Japan 10.9%, together comprising 62.5% of total 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 coffee, husks, skins and substitutes to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

Bolivia's imports of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes by volume increased for two consecutive years. In 2018, imports fell to a low of 69 t, a 33.1% decline. In 2019, they jumped 19.7%, and in 2020, they reached 88 t, a 7.0% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume decreased by 14.3%, with an average annual reduction of 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Colombia, and the United States were the main suppliers of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes to Bolivia by volume. Brazil contributed 52.2% of imports, Colombia 18.5%, and the United States 16.1%, totaling 86.9% of import volume.

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

Bolivia's imports of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes in value terms grew for two years in a row. In 2018, imports dropped to 593 thousand US dollars, a 6.2% decrease. In 2019, they increased by 6.7%, and in 2020, they stood at 634 thousand US dollars, showing only a marginal change from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, import value saw minimal fluctuation.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, Colombia, and Italy were the key suppliers of coffee, husks, skins, and substitutes to Bolivia by value, together accounting for 78.7% of total import value.

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

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