Non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-rendered pig fat in Bolivia expanded from 5 550 t in 2018 to 5 996 t in 2019. This growth was supported by the long-term modernization of pig farming, which since the 1990s has focused on technological upgrades, infrastructure investment, and genetic improvements to raise output and quality. In 2019, the African swine fever outbreak in China disrupted global pork supplies and boosted international demand, indirectly stimulating Bolivia's pig sector.

After a contraction to 5 770 t in 2020, the market recovered slightly to 5 827 t in 2021. During this period, Bolivia's rising beef exports to China strengthened the overall livestock industry, which likely provided a supportive environment for pig fat production.

Market volume continued to climb, reaching 6 261 t in 2022 and 6 569 t in 2023. In 2022, SENASAG updated the general animal health regulations, affecting the production and commercialization of pork and its by-products, while Supreme Decree No. 4731 introduced further regulatory changes for the agricultural sector. Discussions on implementing front-of-pack nutrition labeling also emerged, potentially influencing consumer awareness. By 2023, reported pig meat production increased by 4.0%, with greater efficiency in kilograms per slaughtered head, despite cost pressures from higher prices for corn and soy inputs.

Production non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, 2017-2020

Bolivia's production of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, production reached 5,770 tonnes, marking a 2.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 8.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 5,888 tonnes, with the largest year-over-year increase of 7.8% also occurring that year.

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

Exports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat from Bolivia

According to industry reports, Bolivia did not export any non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Bolivia's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat totaled 107.7 tonnes, representing a 19.7% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, imports decreased by 32.5%, averaging an annual decline of 12.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 90.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest year-over-year drop of 43.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile was the primary and nearly exclusive source for Bolivia's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat, accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

In 2019, the value of Bolivia's imports of non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat reached 152.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 15.6% increase from 2018. Over the 2017-2019 period, import value decreased by 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.3%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 132.3 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest year-over-year decline of 41.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile dominated Bolivia's import structure in value terms, representing 100.0% of total import flows for non-rendered pig fat free of lean meat.

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

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