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 2025

Miscellaneous chemical products ….. $2.28M
Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers ….. $2.14M
Beverages, spirits and vinegar ….. $2.05M
Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus ….. $850.52K
Residues, wastes of food industry, animal fodder ….. $638.52K
Vehicles other than railway, tramway ….. $540.00K
Printed books, newspapers, pictures ….. $469.02K
Electrical, electronic equipment ….. $342.74K
Pharmaceutical products ….. $335.44K
Articles of iron or steel ….. $171.34K

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

Import taxes in Bolivia

Visit the official Bolivian tariff classification website, VUCE, to verify applicable import taxes.
Also, consult the official UK export tool for sending goods from the United Kingdom to Bolivia.

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