Bolivia

Changing lifestyles are supporting the growth of the foodservice industry in Bolivia, with more people now regularly eating out. Indeed, according to data from the National Tax Service (SIN), restaurant sales increased fourfold over 2008-2017, rising...

According to estimates from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), in 2018 the number of 0-4-year-olds in Bolivia stood at 1.2 million, equating to 11% of the overall population, with a national growth rate of 1.5%. Although this rate has fallen...

Over the last decade the Bolivian economy has continued to grow steadily, in turn helping to boost consumers’ disposable incomes and expand the country’s middle-class. Bolivian consumers are seeking to further improve their quality of life and are ...

According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), the share of the population accounted for by older people in Bolivia is set to rise to 9.5% by 2020 and then 11.5% by 2020, up from 8.1% in 2012. Hence, Bolivia’s population is ageing, with ...

Over the last decade water availability and sanitary facilities have improved in Bolivia. According to official data, around 71% of households had these services in 2007, with this percentage rising to 83% in 2017. This can be attributed to a ...

Manufacturers of sanitary protection products have recognised that young middle-class women account for a significant share of their sales. For this reason, their marketing activities have been focused on portraying active and financially independent...

In 2018, the wipes category in Bolivia continued to be heavily dominated by baby wipes, with cosmetic wipes, moist toilet wipes and impregnated wet wipes only accounting for a marginal share of sales. This situation can be attributed to the fact that...

Bolivia’s economy is one of the faster growing in the region. Accommodative policies combined with a second Christmas bonus support demand while higher commodity prices and lower capital imports will help reduce the “twin” deficits. Growth also ...

With over 40% of the region’s volumes, Brazil is the key market for spirits in Latin America. A severe recession in Brazil hampered growth in the region over the review period. This has been countered by other markets, notably Mexico, meaning volumes...

In 2018, the main cities in the departments of Chuquisaca, Oruro, Potosí and Cochabamba experienced prolonged droughts as a result of severe climate change. Water rationing has been in place for two years. For the department of Cochabamba, an ...

The most important event in carbonates in 2018 was major players starting to reformulate their products in response to Bolivian consumers’ increasing health awareness. This reformulation aims to reduce sugar content or eradicate it altogether. ...

Many lower-income Bolivian families are accustomed to drinking powder concentrates every day at lunch time, primarily because they are cheaper than other soft drinks. The most popular brands tend to be those which offer a high dilution ratio at a low...

Average unit price in energy drinks declined over 2014-2018 due to both international and local companies offering lower-priced products as part of a strategy to maintain customers during a period of economic slowdown. Local players looking to ...

Consumers in Bolivia are becoming increasingly concerned about their health, with many thus opting for products which are perceived as natural and with a low sugar content. When it comes to juice, they are choosing products with a higher fruit ...

In 2018, Bolivians continued to adopt healthier eating habits, with soft drinks manufacturers in turn responding to this trend so as to cater for their changing needs and demands. The most important changes in the industry have been the introduction ...

There were no visible sales of RTD coffee in Bolivia at the end of the review period, with this situation not expected to change over the forecast period....

RTD tea is an alternative for consumers seeking new refreshing products but without sacrificing taste. Mid- and high-income young adults are the key consumers of RTD tea in Bolivia. These consumers are more familiar with the benefits of RTD tea and ...

Rising consumer health awareness and interest in sport and exercise continued to drive the growth of sports drinks in Bolivia in 2018. Sports drinks are popular due to offering functional ingredients which help to rehydrate the body, with a growing ...

Due to increasingly hectic lifestyles, Bolivian consumers are looking for ways to save time as well as money. This is driving sales of instant coffee, along with the offer of a wider variety of products and pack sizes. Due to their price, most pack ...

Bolivian parents want to give their children healthy foods but busy lifestyles mean that preparing nutritional meals on a daily basis is often difficult. As a result, many are resorting to flavoured powder drinks with added vitamins or special ...