Earlier Report Observations
The market for natural latex in primary forms in Bolivia contracted significantly between 2018 and 2023, with total volume falling from 5 219 t to 2 320 t. This represented a decline of more than half over the six-year period, driven by a sharp and consistent reduction in domestic production.
Local output dropped from 5 200 t in 2018 to 2 300 t in 2023, while import levels remained negligible and did not offset the loss in production. The market's downward trajectory was uninterrupted each year, indicating sustained pressure on the supply side.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Bolivia
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Bolivia
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production natural latex in primary forms in Bolivia
In kind, 2017-2020, t
From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia ranked 28th globally in terms of production volume for natural latex in primary forms.
Top producers of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020
World map of production of natural latex in primary forms, 2017-2020
Bolivia's production of natural latex in primary forms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 700 tonnes, representing a 15.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 35.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.4%.
Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (8.8%) | (15.4%) | (15.9%) | (13.4%) |
Exports natural latex in primary forms from Bolivia
Industry analysis indicates that Bolivia did not export any natural latex in primary forms between 2017 and 2020.
Imports natural latex in primary forms to Bolivia
Imports in kind, kg
After increasing for two years, Bolivia's imports of natural latex in primary forms declined. In 2020, imports stood at 22 476 kg, reflecting a moderate 7.0% year-over-year drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 33%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 24 172 kg, which also saw the largest annual increase of 28.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 11.3% | 28.5% | (7.0%) | 10.0% |
From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam was the dominant source for Bolivia's imports of natural latex in primary forms, accounting for 82.2% of total volume. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.
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
The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 32 111 US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 99 091 US dollars, representing a 3.1-fold difference between these years. The 2020 figure marked a sharp 132.3% increase compared to the previous year, while 2018 saw the largest annual decline of 6.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (6.5%) | 32.8% | 132.3% | 42.4% |
Between 2017 and 2020, Vietnam (51.2% of import value), Chile (22.7%), and Peru (16.3%) were the largest contributors to Bolivia's imports of natural latex in primary forms in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 90.1% 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
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