Treenuts market in Bolivia

Earlier Report Observations

Bolivia's treenuts market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 96.9 thousand tons in 2018. The market declined to 91.0 thousand tons in 2019, reflecting its exposure to shifts in international demand and competition with major producers like Brazil and Peru.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global logistics and consumption, contributing to a market increase to 92.2 thousand tons as imports fell and production rose. The market continued to expand in 2021, reaching 94.2 thousand tons.

After a dip to 91.7 thousand tons in 2022, the market recovered to 95.9 thousand tons in 2023, supported by strong international demand for Bolivian Amazonian chestnuts and other tree nuts.

Production treenuts in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia ranked 24th globally in treenuts production volume.

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

In 2020, Bolivia produced 116.1 K t of treenuts, showing a slight year-over-year increase of 2.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 119.3 K t. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 11.9%.

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

Exports treenuts from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Bolivia's cross-border shipments of treenuts totaled 24 443 t, marking a moderate increase of 4.7% compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 25 632 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 8.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a surge of 81.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Bolivia's treenuts exports in kind were the Netherlands (23.7% of exports), the United Kingdom (17.8%), and Germany (15.5%). Together, these three countries accounted for 57.0% 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, M $ US

Bolivia's treenuts exports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 126.5 M $ US, representing a significant reduction of 18.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 26.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 9.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 221.2 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 29.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 29.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary markets for Bolivia's treenuts exports in value terms were the Netherlands (21.3% of exports), the United Kingdom (17.4%), and Germany (16.3%). Collectively, these three countries made up 55.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports treenuts to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

Import data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020, while the highest was in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.4 times. In 2020, Bolivia imported a total of {value_last_year} t of treenuts, constituting a sharp decline of 52.4% compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 165 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 61.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 123.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal suppliers of treenuts to Bolivia in kind were Brazil (66.8% of imports), Indonesia (11.2%), and Malaysia (7.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 85.8% of total imports in kind.

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, M $ US

Bolivia's treenuts imports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 0.6 M $ US, which is 39.0% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 60%, equating to an annualized decline of 26.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2.3 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 59.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 63.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest share of Bolivia's treenuts imports in value terms came from Brazil (56.5% of imports), Indonesia (11.3%), and Chile (9.0%). Together, these three countries comprised 76.9% 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