Bolivia: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Bolivia

The Bolivian dried prune market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.4% against 2020 indices. Dried prune consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Dried Prune Production in Bolivia

In value terms, dried prune production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 171% against the previous year. Dried prune production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Bolivia

In 2022, approx. X kg of dried prunes were exported from Bolivia; increasing by 5.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X kg) was the main destination for dried prune exports from Bolivia, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, dried prune exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Madagascar (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average dried prune export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 1.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Bolivia

Dried prune imports into Bolivia soared to X tons in 2022, surging by 16% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried prune imports to Bolivia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of -1.0%).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to Bolivia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina amounted to +5.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -21.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dried prune import price increased by +25.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 62%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Chile amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+6.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform