T3 · Product exporter position

Bolivia exports of Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos (HS 681320)

See where Bolivia stands in friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter BOLHS6 681320Latest year 2024Declining

Latest exports

$1.5MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

10Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-3.1%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,676Destination concentration

Weighted share

58.5%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Bolivia in Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 681320. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$1.5M
Current 2024 exports$1.3M
Three-year average$1.4M
Historical peak$3.4M

Market position

Active destinations10
Destination HHI1,676
Weighted share58.5%
Share change+9.5 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-3.1%
Volatility0.8
Maximum drawdown75.3%
TrendDeclining
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterBoliviaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$1.5MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$1.3MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-3.1%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+20%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationNICDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share26.9%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,676HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+9.5 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes26.1%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Bolivia sell friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Nicaragua$389.9K78.5%+21.4%Not reportedAccelerating
Paraguay$372.9K90.2%-7.6%FTA reportedGrowing
El Salvador$176.1K61.7%+16.3%Not reportedAccelerating
Mexico$103.9K1.1%-16.2%FTA reportedGrowing

Destination

Nicaragua

Latest exports
$389.9K
Market share
78.5%
Growth
+21.4%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Paraguay

Latest exports
$372.9K
Market share
90.2%
Growth
-7.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

El Salvador

Latest exports
$176.1K
Market share
61.7%
Growth
+16.3%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$103.9K
Market share
1.1%
Growth
-16.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Bolivia's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands: $14.2K / ton.

Lowest reported price

El Salvador: $1.0K / ton.

Median price

$3.6K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Bolivia and HS 681320 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$1.5M+9.3%13
2011$1.6M+10.6%11
2012$1.6M-4%11
2013$1.6M+2.4%10
2014$1.5M-6.7%9
2015$1.6M+9.1%12
2016$1.0M-36.5%11
2017$941.9K-9%12
2018$748.0K-20.6%9
2019$512.7K-31.5%8
2020$954.1K+86.1%8
2021$1.4M+47%10
2022$1.5M+3.9%8
2023$1.4M-1.1%11
2024$1.3M-11.5%10

Exporter context

Bolivia economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 681320.

Bolivia has reported exports of $9.9B and a trade balance of $2.2B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 38.9% trade openness, 17.7% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Bolivia friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted: for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

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Which markets are most important?

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No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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