Bolivia Coffee Facts

Population (2013): 10.5 Million People
Coffee Production: 120,000 bags (60 kg)
Country bag capacity: 132 pounds
Domestic Consumption: 20,000 bags
Coffee Export: 100,000 bags
Cultivated Area: 14,740 Hectares (36,000 acres)

Harvest: April to August

Specialty Coffees: Much of the coffee is processed at cooperatives, some of which are Fair Trade certified.

Botanical Varietals: Caturra, Typica, Criollo.

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Approximately 30,000 families rely on coffee for their livelihood. Bolivia is the poorest nation in South America.