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Bolivia: Plastic Bag Market 2024

Plastic Bag Market Size in Bolivia

The Bolivian plastic bag market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Bag Production in Bolivia

In value terms, plastic bag production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Plastic bag production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Bolivia

In 2022, the amount of plastic sacks and bags exported from Bolivia shrank to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, plastic bag exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cuba (X tons) was the main destination for plastic bag exports from Bolivia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic bag exports to Cuba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cuba stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Honduras (X% per year).

In value terms, Honduras ($X), Cuba ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic bag exported from Bolivia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Cuba, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Bolivia

In 2022, overseas purchases of plastic sacks and bags increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic bag imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), China (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to Bolivia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic bag suppliers to Bolivia were Peru ($X), Brazil ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a moderate expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for plastic sacks and bags in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of plastic bag consumption, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, plastic bag consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.2% share.

What are the largest producers of plastic sacks and bags in the world?

The country with the largest volume of plastic bag production was China, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, plastic bag production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil, with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of plastic sacks and bags to Bolivia?

In value terms, Peru, Brazil and China appeared to be the largest plastic bag suppliers to Bolivia, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of plastic sacks and bags from Bolivia?

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic bag exported from Bolivia were Honduras, Cuba and Peru, together comprising 98% of total exports.

What is the average export price for plastic sacks and bags in Bolivia?

The average plastic bag export price stood at $513 per ton in 2022, reducing by -1.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for plastic sacks and bags in Bolivia?

The average plastic bag import price stood at $5,274 per ton in 2022, increasing by 34% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bag market in Bolivia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 22221100 - Sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene (including cones)
Prodcom 22221200 - Plastic sacks and bags (including cones) (excluding of polymers of ethylene)

Country coverage:

Bolivia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bolivia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023