Dried shelled peas market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

The dried shelled peas market in Bolivia demonstrated stable volumes from 2018 to 2023, with annual market size hovering between 5,311 t and 5,391 t. A slight downward trend culminated in 5,340 t in 2023, representing a total decline of less than 1% over the period.

The market environment was shaped by broader food labeling regulations such as Law 775 on Healthy Food Promotion, enacted in 2016, and the Bolivian Standard NB 31400-01 for prepackaged foods. These rules established general labeling requirements but did not significantly alter production or consumption levels for dried shelled peas.

Domestic production fully supplied the market, as imports and exports were negligible. This self-contained structure contributed to the observed stability, with no major expansions or contractions driven by trade or the entry of new players.

Production dried shelled peas in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried shelled peas, 2017-2020

Bolivia's dried shelled peas production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 5 312 tons, which was 1.2% lower than in 2019. Production reached its highest level in 2018 at 5 392 tons, with the largest annual increase of 0.7% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, Bolivia's dried shelled peas production value fell in 2020. Output was valued at 40 336 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate 5.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 29.4%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 9.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 42 489 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 23.0%.

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

Exports dried shelled peas from Bolivia

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 454 kg, but then surged to 1 156 kg in 2020, representing a dramatic 154.4% increase year-over-year. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was 2.5 times. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 59.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's dried shelled peas exports in volume terms were entirely concentrated in two markets: the United States and Spain, which together accounted for 100.0% of total exports.

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, $ US

Export values experienced notable volatility. In 2019, exports reached their minimum at 3 591 US dollars, but rebounded sharply to 8 779 US dollars in 2020, a 144.5% increase from the previous year. The difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2019 was 2.4 times. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 49.6%.

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

During 2017–2020, Bolivia's dried shelled peas exports in value terms were almost exclusively directed to Spain and the United States, with these two countries combined representing 100.0% 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 dried shelled peas to Bolivia

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes displayed irregular patterns, reflecting a volatile market. In 2017, imports were at their lowest at 136 kg, but peaked in 2019 at 163 kg, representing a 5.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports declined to 136 kg, down 16.6% from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 262.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the sole supplier of dried shelled peas to Bolivia in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of total imports.

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, $ US

Import values showed considerable fluctuations. In 2020, imports dropped to 477 US dollars, a steep 75.2% decrease from the previous year, while the peak was in 2019 at 1 926 US dollars. The difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020 was 4 times. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a rise of 285.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Italy remained the nearly exclusive source of dried shelled peas imports to Bolivia in value terms, holding a 100.0% share 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