Lemons and limes market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

The Bolivian lemons and limes market maintained a relatively stable physical volume between 2018 and 2023, fluctuating within a range of approximately 32,000 to 34,000 tonnes. Volume peaked in 2019 at 34,055 tonnes before declining over the next two years, reaching a low of 31,865 tonnes in 2021.

A gradual recovery followed from 2022 onward, with market volume rising to 32,544 tonnes by 2023. In 2024, adverse weather and phytosanitary issues in key Latin American producer countries reduced regional supply, contributing to market scarcity and higher prices, which influenced the broader market context for Bolivia.

Production lemons and limes in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2017-2020

In 2019, Bolivia's production of lemons and limes reached its highest point at 32 783 tons. However, output declined to 32 551 tons in 2020, representing a 0.7% decrease from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 32 484 tons. The most significant production increase occurred in 2019 with a 0.9% rise, while the largest decline was in 2018 with a 0.8% drop.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bolivia's lemons and limes production value has declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 20 816 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial 22.4% reduction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 26.6%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of -9.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 30 812 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.6%.

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

Exports lemons and limes from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

The export market demonstrated considerable volatility during the observed period. In 2018, Bolivia's lemons and limes exports bottomed out at just 272 tons, representing an 88.1% decline. By 2020, exports surged to 2 496 tons, marking an impressive 348.0% increase from the previous year. The difference between the 2018 low and 2020 peak represents a 9.2-fold increase.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bolivia's lemons and limes exports were primarily directed to three key markets: the Netherlands accounted for 26.4% of exports, Uruguay represented 21.3%, and Hong Kong contributed 9.1%. Together, these three destinations formed the main export cluster, representing 56.8% of total export volumes.

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 export market exhibited significant volatility during these years. In 2018, export value reached its lowest point at 258 thousand US dollars, representing an 87.0% decline. By 2020, export value recovered to 1 596 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 250.0% increase from the previous year. The difference between the 2018 low and 2017 high represents a 7.7-fold variation.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay emerged as the leading buyer of Bolivian lemons and limes in value terms, accounting for 25.2% of exports. The Netherlands followed with 21.2%, while Russia represented 9.9%. These three markets collectively accounted for 56.3% of Bolivia's total lemons and limes export value during this period.

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

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

Imports lemons and limes to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

Bolivia's lemons and limes imports have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports reached 2 417 tons, reflecting a 32.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 237.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 50.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's lemons and limes imports were almost exclusively sourced from Peru, which accounted for 100.0% of import volumes during this period.

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 lemons and limes import value has risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 676 thousand US dollars, representing a dramatic 223.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value surged by 659.6%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 96.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Peru dominated Bolivia's lemons and limes imports in value terms, accounting for 99.9% of 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