Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
In the context of a challenging macroeconomic environment, retail sales of dairy products and alternatives in Bolivia are set to register a decline in current value terms in 2024. Persistent inflationary pressures have reduced household spending capacity while simultaneously increasing production and distribution costs. The limited availability of US dollars, due largely to declining gas production, has made imported goods more expensive, critically affecting sectors highly dependent on external raw materials, including dairy products. In the case of raw milk, government-regulated prices have made production unprofitable, forcing many producers to shut down their operations, resulting in a sharp decline in domestic supply.
Key trends in 2025
Baby food has suffered a significant contraction in volume sales, amid ongoing economic challenges. The shortage of US dollars has made imports more expensive, leading to sharp price increases for essential products. Imported infant formulas have also faced supply disruptions due to logistical and import restrictions.
Competitive landscape
Pil Andina S.A. remains the leading player in Bolivia’s dairy products and alternatives market. The company has strengthened its distribution network by launching its own Bodegas Pil Express stores and expanding the number of exclusive Pil points of sale through entrepreneurial distributors. This strategy has extended its presence in traditional retail channels by providing refrigeration equipment, as well as a broad assortment of long-life offerings that require minimal cooling. These efforts are helping entrepreneurs to reduce operating costs while giving them access to a wider, competitively priced product range. Pil Andina has also invested in expanding its portfolio of lactose-free products, given the high prevalence of lactose intolerance within the population.
Channel developments
The Bolivian market for dairy products and alternatives remains heavily reliant on small local grocers, thanks to their broad presence across urban and semi-urban areas. Their ability to offer more affordable prices is a major advantage - particularly in an environment of heightened price sensitivity. This trend is expected to intensify in 2025, as ongoing inflationary pressures drive more Bolivians towards these cost-effective channels, which generally offer lower prices than supermarkets.
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
The Bolivian market for dairy products and alternatives is set to register a flat performance in retail value terms (at constant 2025 prices) over the forecast period, accompanied by a modest decline in retail volume sales. Within a challenging operating environment, where households are prioritising essential and rational purchases, players will need to adapt by offering affordable, high-quality products, including those with local ingredients, enhancing distribution efficiency, and leveraging digital and traditional channels to maintain consumer loyalty.
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The Dairy Products and Alternatives in Bolivia report includes:
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Dairy Products and Alternatives in Bolivia
Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
DISCLAIMER
Baby Food in Bolivia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Powder growing-up milk shows greatest resilience in challenging operating environment
Laboratorios Droguería INTI maintains its lead, gaining share from key rival Nestlé
Chained and independent pharmacies are pillars of baby food distribution
Economic pressures will continue to hinder baby food sales
Pharmacies will drive demand for specialised milk formula
Government efforts to combat child nutrition could impact baby food sales
Butter and Spreads in Bolivia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers switch to cheaper margarine as butter faces supply challenges
Industrias de Aceite SA holds sway while Cía de Alimentos Ltda gains ground
Small local grocers remain vital amid economic challenges
Margarines and cooking fats to gain ground as consumers adapt to price and supply pressures
Animal-based cooking fats to gain traction due to cost and authenticity concerns
Flavoured innovations will drive consumer interest in butter and margarine
Cheese in Bolivia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Cheese becomes more of a luxury as consumers focus on essentials
Local artisanal cheeses grow in importance
Small local grocers thrive amid economic challenges
Bolivian cheese industry to face short-term challenges
Artisanal and organic cheeses will gain traction among Bolivian consumers
Spreadable cheeses to increase in popularity
Drinking Milk Products in Bolivia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Full fat milk shows greatest resilience as producers face rising costs
Pil Andina and Delizia successfully navigate market challenges
Small local grocers dominate distribution due to winning formula of proximity and price
Drinking milk products will show a more stable performance
Specialised stores will drive growth
EBA has potential to gain ground amid private sector shortages
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in Bolivia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Yoghurt loses ground as consumers cut back on household expenses and companies streamline offerings
Pil Andina adapts to market conditions with affordable and functional offerings
Traditional outlets benefit from proximity and price
Yoghurt still offers potential for growth
Kefir and Greek yoghurt will gain ground as functional alternatives
Anticipated rising demand for immune-boosting probiotic yoghurts
Other Dairy in Bolivia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Condensed and evaporated milk market faces challenges due to dependence on imports and rising prices
Pil Andina SA maintains leadership through robust distribution and commitment to innovation
Small local grocers continue to dominate sales
Uncertain outlook for other dairy products
Opportunities for innovation in terms of “better for you” offerings
Smuggling and counterfeiting pose continued threats
Plant-Based Dairy in Bolivia
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Plant-based dairy suffers amid economic and supply pressures
Pil Andina dominates sales, due to strategic pricing and distribution strategies
Retail evolution broadens availability of plant-based dairy
Soy milk remains the cornerstone of Bolivia’s plant-based dairy market, despite stronger growth of other plant-based varieties
Artisanal tofu and plant-based cheese could gain ground
Impostor Milk to drive plant-based innovation with local Amazon almond milk
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Dairy Products and Alternatives
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- Dried Baby Food
- Prepared Baby Food
- Other Baby Food
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- Liquid Standard Milk Formula
- Powder Standard Milk Formula
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- Liquid Follow-on Milk Formula
- Powder Follow-on Milk Formula
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- Liquid Growing-Up Milk Formula
- Powder Growing-Up Milk Formula
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- Liquid Special Baby Milk Formula
- Powder Special Baby Milk Formula
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- Butter
- Cooking Fats
- Margarine and Spreads
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- Spreadable Cheese
- Processed Cheese excl Spreadable
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- Packaged Hard Cheese
- Unpackaged Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
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- Dairy Only Flavoured Milk Drinks
- Flavoured Milk Drinks with Fruit Juice
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- Fat-free Fresh Milk
- Semi Skimmed Fresh Milk
- Full Fat Fresh Milk
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- Fat-free Shelf Stable Milk
- Semi Skimmed Shelf Stable Milk
- Full Fat Shelf Stable Milk
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- Goat Milk
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- Powder Milk
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- Sour Milk Products
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- Drinking Yoghurt
- Flavoured Yoghurt
- Plain Yoghurt
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- Chilled Dairy Desserts
- Shelf Stable Dairy Desserts
- Chilled Snacks
- Coffee Whiteners
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- Flavoured Condensed Milk
- Plain Condensed Milk
- Evaporated Milk
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- Cream
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- Flavoured Fromage Frais and Quark
- Plain Fromage Frais and Quark
- Savoury Fromage Frais and Quark
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- Soy Drinks
- Other Plant-based Milk
- Plant-based Yoghurt
- Plant-based Cheese
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