Poultry meat and offal market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for poultry meat and offal in Bolivia expanded from 974 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 102 thousand tons in 2023. After initial stability, growth began in 2020 when poultry meat accounted for nearly 40% of national meat production, indicating a shift in consumer preference that increased demand for this segment.

Market growth accelerated significantly after 2021. A major expansion in broiler production capacity and domestic supply drove a surge of 60 thousand tons in 2022. This increase coincided with a sustained rise in chicken meat prices from mid-2022, reflecting strong underlying demand. The upward price trend persisted into early 2023, supporting a further market volume increase of 26 thousand tons that year.

Production poultry meat and offal in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of decline, poultry meat and offal production in Bolivia increased in 2020. The country produced 973.8 K t that year, showing minimal change compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 969.9 K t, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 3.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, poultry meat and offal production in Bolivia saw an increase in 2020. The output was valued at 1 266 M $ US that year, showing no significant change from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 7.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 264 M $ US, with the largest annual decline occurring that same year at 5.3%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

Bolivia's cross-border shipments of poultry meat and offal declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The country exported 204 t that year, representing a 61.5% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 76.3%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 38.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's exports of poultry meat and offal in kind were almost entirely directed to Peru, which accounted for 100.0% 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

The value of poultry meat and offal exports from Bolivia declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Exports totaled 265 K $ US that year, down by 61.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 77.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -38.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Peru alone responsible for 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes in Bolivia's imports of poultry meat and offal, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 353 t, while imports peaked in 2020 at 3 067 t, showing an 8.7-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports increased by 602.5% compared to 2019. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 53.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia's imports of poultry meat and offal in kind were almost entirely concentrated in Brazil, which accounted for 94.5% 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

There were noticeable fluctuations in Bolivia's import market performance during the period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 429 K $ US, while the highest occurred in 2020, showing a 7.2-fold peak-to-trough ratio. In 2020, imports totaled 3 067 K $ US, up by 539.7% compared to 2019. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2018 at 50.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, Brazil and Chile were the two dominant sources for Bolivia's imports of poultry meat and offal in value terms. Brazil accounted for 82.0% of total import flows, while Chile contributed 18.0%, together forming 100.0% of total imports.

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

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