Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Bolivia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, production of prepared or preserved beef in Bolivia entered a steady growth phase, supported by the opening of the Chinese market for beef exports. This development, implemented in August 2019, spurred investments in genetics, animal health, and processing infrastructure, boosting both raw material supply and processing capacity. By 2020, the cattle herd had grown by 3.7%, surpassing 10 million head, ensuring greater meat availability for preservation and preparation.

The expansion continued with the launch in 2021 of the state-led Program for the Development of Cattle Farming for Small Producers, which allocated substantial funding to increase production and productivity. This program, along with ongoing technology investments, supported the scaling of processing facilities. By 2022, exports of prepared beef diversified to include products like frozen hamburgers, accessing new international markets.

In 2023, production of prepared beef reached a record 27 000 t, with market volume hitting 25 451 t. This was underpinned by historic raw beef production of 244 019 t and rising export demand, particularly from China and Russia. Exports of prepared beef grew by 38% in volume, reflecting successful market consolidation and effective state support for the industry.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia held the 8th position globally in the production of prepared or preserved beef and offal.

Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

In 2020, Bolivia produced 21 070 tonnes of prepared or preserved beef and offal, representing a 3.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of prepared or preserved beef and offal in Bolivia was valued at 93 745 thousand US dollars, showing a slight year-over-year increase of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 92 672 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 95 563 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019 with a 3.0% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 2.4% rise.

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

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Bolivia's export volume of prepared or preserved beef and offal declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1 397 tonnes, reflecting a 30.4% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 007 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 16.0% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ecuador and Peru dominated the geographical structure of Bolivia's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in volume terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total 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

After two years of growth, Bolivia's export value of prepared or preserved beef and offal declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 216 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 32.1% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 15.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.4%. The highest value was in 2019 at 9 158 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 15.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador and Peru were the key markets for Bolivia's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms, with Ecuador accounting for 53.0% and Peru for 47.0% of total flows, together making up 100.0%.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved beef and offal to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

Bolivia's import volume of prepared or preserved beef and offal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 813 tonnes, showing a significant 41.6% year-over-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 206%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 45.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Argentina were the main sources for Bolivia's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in volume terms, together accounting for 99.9% of total 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

Bolivia's import value of prepared or preserved beef and offal rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 2 863 thousand US dollars, indicating a 34.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 181.5%, with an average annual rate of 41.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Argentina were the principal sources for Bolivia's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal in value terms, with their combined share reaching 99.8% of total flows.

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

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