Grape wine market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

Bolivia's grape wine market expanded to 8.8 million liters in 2019, supported by the sector's ongoing development and efforts to diversify into new export markets like Paraguay. The industry, traditionally concentrated in the Tarija department, saw production rise as a result. However, the market stabilized around 8.7 million liters in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic and contraband issues dampened domestic demand, despite the accreditation of laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025:2018 standards improving quality controls for international markets.

Pandemic-related effects persisted into 2021, lowering the market volume to 8.7 million liters while the industry organized trade fairs to access international buyers. A recovery to 8.8 million liters occurred in 2022. The market then contracted to 8.4 million liters in 2023, primarily due to substantial wine stockpiles that reduced demand for grapes and constrained production, even as the sector gained visibility through the National Viticultural Fair (FENAVIT) and the promotion of the 'Hecho en Bolivia' brand.

In 2024, the harvest concluded with excellent grape quality despite challenging spring weather, showcasing grower resilience. Exports for the wine chain grew by 15.3%, driven by increases in fresh grapes, raisins, and must, although bulk wine export volumes had not yet returned to previous levels.

Production grape wine in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of grape wine, 2017-2020

World map of production of grape wine, 2017-2020

Bolivia's grape wine production remained stable in 2020 at 8 400 thousand liters, matching the 2019 level. The lowest production was recorded in 2018 at 6 737 thousand liters, while 2019 saw the highest output at 8 400 thousand liters. Production experienced its largest decline in 2018, falling by 19.6%, followed by the biggest increase in 2019, rising by 24.7%.

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

Exports grape wine from Bolivia

Exports in kind, K l

After two years of growth, Bolivia's grape wine exports declined in 2020. The country exported 25.0 thousand liters of grape wine that year, representing a sharp 59.7% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 20.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 7.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 62.1 thousand liters, which also saw the largest increase of 59.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and China formed the main export markets for Bolivia's grape wine in volume terms. The United States accounted for 44.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 28.8%, and China for 11.9%. Together, these three markets represented 84.7% of total export flows.

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

Export values showed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2019 at 234 thousand US dollars and fell to a low of 103 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, export value contracted sharply by 55.9% compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 71.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France were the principal destinations for Bolivia's grape wine exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 43.6% of export value, the United Kingdom for 30.9%, and France for 12.0%. Collectively, these three markets represented 86.5% of total export 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 grape wine to Bolivia

Imports in kind, K l

Bolivia's grape wine imports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country imported 366.8 thousand liters of grape wine that year, down 12.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 54.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 23.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina was the primary source for Bolivia's grape wine imports in volume terms, accounting for 70.2% of total imports. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail of trading partners.

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 grape wine import value declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 1 492 thousand US dollars that year, marking a modest 9.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value fell by 57%, with an annualized decline rate of 24.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina played a leading role in Bolivia's grape wine imports in value terms, accounting for 73.0% of total import value. The remaining share was distributed across other trading partners.

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

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