Bolivia: Grape Market 2025

Grape Market Size in Bolivia

In 2022, the Bolivian grape market decreased by -6.6% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Grape Production in Bolivia

In value terms, grape production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of grapes in Bolivia dropped slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by -2.8% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average grape yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of grapes were harvested in Bolivia; waning by -7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Bolivia

For the fifth consecutive year, Bolivia recorded growth in shipments abroad of grapes, which increased by 510% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grape exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for grape exports from Bolivia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay stood at +510.0%.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) also remains the key foreign market for grapes exports from Bolivia.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay amounted to -9.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grape export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -85.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price decreased by -22.6%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Paraguay amounted to -85.2% per year.

Grape Imports

Imports into Bolivia

In 2022, purchases abroad of grapes decreased by -12.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grape imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 175%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest grape supplier to Bolivia, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru amounted to -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+12.6% per year) and Chile (-32.3% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapes to Bolivia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an 8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru totaled +20.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+17.7% per year) and Chile (-25.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform