Category: Food
Bolivia Food
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Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Bolivia
... all at an accessible price. This widespread significance is underscored by Bolivia’s per capita rice consumption, which is among the highest in the region, reaching close to 33 kilograms per year. Research conducted by the ... Read More
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Staple Foods in Bolivia
... on foreign payments. This situation resulted in higher import costs and considerable disruptions within the supply chain. Consequently, retail prices for packaged foods saw a notable increase, impacting both imported and locally produced brands. Local ... Read More
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Baked Goods in Bolivia
... local financial system. Importers of both finished goods and raw materials experienced price hikes that ultimately affected retail food prices, impacting consumers. For Bolivians, economic stability is often gauged by the cost of two staple ... Read More
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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Bolivia
... nature, the supply of these products relies almost entirely on imports, which have recently faced persistent supply chain issues, leading to inventory shortages across multiple brands. Under these conditions, brands with more stable supply chains ... Read More
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Breakfast Cereals in Bolivia
... imports, both for finished products and for raw materials like oats, corn, and food colouring used by local brands. Due to limited foreign currency, the banking system significantly raised fees for international payments, which were ... Read More
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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Bolivia
... costs, including those for essential inputs such as fertilisers. Faced with escalating food prices, Bolivian consumers shifted towards fresh produce over processed options as a cost-saving measure, leading to a stagnation in the retail volume ... Read More
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Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Bolivia
... improved results in this respect. Overall demand has been buoyed by increased cost-of-living pressures and rising economic uncertainty, in that heightened budget-consciousness has led consumers to cook at home more frequently instead of eating out. ... Read More
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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Bolivia
... to offset inflationary pressures fuelled by the country’s balance of payments crisis, as retail volume growth is expected to be unchanged on 2023. Foreign exchange reserves have fallen to historic lows in recent years due ... Read More
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Edible Oils in Bolivia
... lion’s share of total sales – are considered basic necessities, the category has been comparatively well insulated from the negative impact of inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty linked to the country’s balance of payments crisis. ... Read More
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Sweet Spreads in Bolivia
... population, as this product type has traditionally been widely used to treat cold and flu symptoms in the country, and appreciation for its immune-strengthening properties has increased in the wake of the pandemic. In addition, ... Read More
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Meals and Soups in Bolivia
... to offset inflationary pressures related to the country’s balance of payments crisis. Given that these types of products are primarily bought for the sake of convenience and usually not considered essential, the increased tendency of ... Read More
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Sports Nutrition in Bolivia
... to decreased consumption frequency and purchasing activity. The country's economic conditions, particularly the shortage of dollars, have escalated financial intermediation costs for imported products, which are then reflected in the final prices consumers must pay. ... Read More
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Weight Management and Wellbeing in Bolivia
... significant decline in foreign currency reserves, is contributing to higher prices, particularly for imported products. Given that the majority of items within this category are imported, the scenario is dampening volume sales. Consequently, consumers are ... Read More
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Bolivia Dairy Products and Alternatives
... adjustments in certain products due to internal economic factors. The country's economic landscape has been impacted by a decline in international reserves following several years of hydrocarbon subsidies and a reduction in natural gas exports. ... Read More
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Bolivia Plant-Based Dairy
... The market for plant-based dairy is largely centred around soy milk, given Bolivia's extensive soy production, which plays a crucial role in the national economy and exports. Despite the potential for diversification, most of the ... Read More
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Bolivia Baby Food
... led to rising average import prices in 2024. This escalation in costs has made it increasingly expensive for domestic players to import products, as the cost of banks' financial intermediation operations has also surged. Consequently, ... Read More
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Bolivia Butter and Spreads
... such as breakfast with bread, especially the traditional ""marraqueta"" crusty roll, have surged, particularly in the winter season. Butter is also essential for children's school breakfasts due to its high-calorie content and natural origin. Additionally, ... Read More
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Bolivia Cheese
... consumption continues to grow, this increase is primarily driven by retail sales rather than volume, as the rising costs of inputs such as balanced feed and sorghum, essential to cattle diets, and imported veterinary supplies ... Read More
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Bolivia Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
... at accessible prices and in diverse formats that cater to different consumer needs. This accessibility allows yoghurt to reach a wide audience of socioeconomic groups, enhancing its popularity. Bolivia’s rich dairy tradition and impressive growth ... Read More
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Bolivia Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
... growth looks set to surpass that recorded the previous year. Like snacks in general, its performance has been significantly affected by the shortage of US dollars in the economy, in that associated inflationary pressures have ... Read More
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Bolivia Snacks
... of US dollars in the economy resulting from declining production of natural gas, which has been the country’s primary source of export revenues in recent decades. Together with a fixed exchange rate, dwindling foreign reserves ... Read More
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Bolivia Gum
... most from the negative effects of price hikes and increased cost-of-living pressures caused by the shortage of US dollars in the economy. Indeed, consumption has been bolstered by aggressive discount promotions and improvements in the ... Read More
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Bolivia Ice Cream
... across snacks as a whole, this is partly due to price hikes and increased cost-of-living pressures resulting from the severe shortage of US dollars in the economy, which have made consumers more cautious in their ... Read More
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Bolivia Sugar Confectionery
... to be moderately stronger than in the previous year. This is mainly explained by the ongoing shortage of US dollars in the economy, which is driving up unit prices and making consumers more inclined to ... Read More
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Bolivia Chocolate Confectionery
... rising import and production costs caused by a severe shortage of US dollars in the economy. Resultant inflationary pressures and mounting fears the balance of payments crisis will lead to a sharp devaluation of the ... Read More
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