Bolivia: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Bolivia

The Bolivian barley market declined to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Bolivia

In value terms, barley production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 129%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average barley yield in Bolivia reduced modestly to X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The barley yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of barley in Bolivia contracted to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 7.7% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the barley harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Barley Exports

Exports from Bolivia

Barley exports from Bolivia fell notably to X tons in 2014, which is down by -16.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, barley exports contracted sharply to $X in 2014. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2013, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Bolivia, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to +88.9%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for barley exports from Bolivia.

From 2013 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain totaled +75.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2014, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013, and then declined slightly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2013 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to -7.2% per year.

Barley Imports

Imports into Bolivia

In 2022, overseas purchases of barley decreased by -45.7% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,050%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, barley imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,350% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) was the main supplier of barley to Bolivia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina was relatively modest.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Bolivia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina stood at -6.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to -5.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform