Britain & Latin America Logistics

Exporting Products to BOLIVIA

Location: Bolivia is located in west-central of South America, is bordered to the north and east by Brazil, to the south by Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile, and to the west by Chile, and Peru. Its three largest cities are Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Sucre, and La Paz.

Bolivian national currency: Boliviano (BOB).

Main language: Spanish.

Shipping from the UK to Bolivia

Transit time via air from the UK to airport in Bolvia is approximately 3 days. Bolivia's main cargo international airports are Viru Viru, located in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, and El Alto, located in La Paz.

Transit time via sea from the UK to Bolivia is approximately 30 days. Bolivia does not have access to own sea ports as it has no coastline. A large part of its sea trade goes in via the Chilean port of Arica.

Export documents required include packing list, commercial invoice, and health / organic / phytosanitary certificate where applicable. Requirements for the importer in Bolivia include registration with the Bolivian customs authority (AN), for the exporter in Britain include having an EORI number.

Top-10 products exported from the UK to Bolivia in 2024

Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers ….. $3.53M
Miscellaneous chemical products ….. $2.66M
Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus ….. $1.32M
Vehicles other than railway, tramway ….. $955.46K
Electrical, electronic equipment ….. $632.84K
Beverages, spirits and vinegar ….. $626.66K
Pharmaceutical products ….. $622.84K
Printed books, newspapers, pictures ….. $492.22K
Tools, implements, cutlery of base metal ….. $471.22K
Articles of iron or steel ….. $444.62K

M: Millions USD. K: Thousands USD. Source: TRADING ECONOMICS

Import taxes in Bolivia

Visit the official Bolivian tariff classification website of the AN (Aduana Nacional) to consult applicable import taxes and restrictions. If you are based in the UK, you can also access the official UK export page, "United Kingdom to Bolivia."