Bolivia

Bolivia has received global exposure, which has contributed to tourism growth, with the country having several tourist attractions that provide a unique offer for travel intermediaries. Having been named “World’s Best Cultural Destination 2017” at ...

Latin America is the fourth largest region globally for sales of laundry care, and is predicted to be the third fastest growing over 2018-2023. Difficult economic conditions in some markets over 2013-2018 restricted growth, but there are many ...

The cumulative effect over the last decade of an increased Bolivian GDP and disposable income of an expanding middle-income group was reflected in the moderate but positive growth in beer consumption, by far the most popular alcoholic drink in terms...

The niche segment that is supporting the moderate growth in cider consumption is middle- and higher-income younger women of legal drinking age. The profile of the current female consumer is that of an economically independent individual who is ...

Bolivian GDP increased in the last decade, which drove the expansion of the middle-income group and led to an increase in average disposable incomes. As a result, the country saw the explosion of retailing and a sustained increase in the supply of ...

Historically, the consumption of spirits in Bolivia was dominated by imported well-known global brands, which were perceived by consumers as aspirational products denoting a certain status for the person who consumed them. However, there is a growing...

Historically, the consumption of wine in Bolivia was driven mainly by imported wines of Argentinean and Chilean origin, and local wines were perceived by consumers as lower quality. However, this perception changed drastically in recent years. Major ...

Bolivia’s economy is one of the faster growing in the region. Household spending will provide support, whilst new mining projects will drive fixed investment. Growth also benefits from new ethanol projects. The main risks to the outlook are related ...

In December 2017, the Bolivian Government changed the ICE tax on specific consumption of cigarettes from a fixed percentage applicable to the value of the selling price to a fixed value in Boliviano. The monetary tax amount remained fixed by every ...

The cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco category continued to experience low penetration in the Bolivian market with sales having little relevance to the overall tobacco market. Nevertheless, sales are growing thanks to rising disposable incomes. ...

Historically, the consumption of cigarettes in Bolivia showed steady increases in volume and value sales. However, the positive performance in 2018 was a turnaround from an isolated market shock in 2017 when the volume sales of cigarettes declined in...

In 2018, there were no significant changes in the smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco category in Bolivia. Both volume and value sales remained insignificant. Moreover, these products were only available for purchase via a limited...

Despite social, economic and political turbulence during the review period, sales of major appliances in Latin America returned to growth in 2018, with further growth expected in the near future. Much depends on Brazil, which, given the size of the ...

Positive natural change will continue to be the key driver of rapid population growth up to 2030. The ageing trend will hasten, but relatively high birth and fertility rates and low life expectancy ensure that Bolivia continues to be one of the ...

Natural ingredients are widely desirable in baby care, and Bolivians have traditionally used home-made baby wipes and nappy (diaper) rash treatments. For example, some parents prefer to use cotton wool balls soaked in camomile water to clean a baby's...

Use of liquid soap increased in 2018, as major brands have increased their offer at points of sale and generally widened the availability of these products in modern and traditional channels. Some companies have designed segmented products, for ...

Bolivian consumers are becoming more concerned about their appearance. In the past, traditional Bolivian women were very unlikely to use colour cosmetics. However, this has been changing in recent years thanks to rising global influences, women’s ...

Bolivian consumers from middle- and upper-income households use deodorants as part of their daily grooming routine. This segment is aware of new launches and is very receptive to innovative products and promotional activities. Young people and the ...

Bolivian women are used to hair removal and have incorporated it into their daily habits. Bolivia’s varied racial heritage strongly influences the performance of depilatories in rural areas. Some native practices amongst indigenous women in these ...

The use of perfumes in Bolivia is common across all socioeconomic segments. Fragrances are available in a wide range of prices and product quality, but mainly correspond to mass products. The mass market is highly concentrated in the direct selling ...