Bolivia Energy Storage Machinery and Equipment Procurement

Which countries supply equipment & light machinery in Bolivia?

The main suppliers of equipment and light machinery are Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico, countries with which Bolivia has Economic Complementation Agreements, giving Bolivia the advantage of tariff exemptions for importing their products.

What is the industrial sector like in Bolivia?

The industrial sector in Bolivia has seen very little development. Almost all the machinery and equipment required for the agricultural, construction, mining, energy, mass consumption products industry, among others, are imported from different international suppliers.

What equipment is needed to mine lithium in Bolivia?

The best prospects are equipment for excavation, including drills, crushers, pulverizing machines, excavators, conveyors, compressors, concentrators, pumps, front-loaders, bulldozers, heavy duty mining trucks, tractors, and shovels. Bolivia has the largest lithium deposits of any country in the world and seeks to capitalize on these supplies.

Will Bolivia double its tin output in 2022?

A U.S. company is currently in contention for this project. Additionally, Bolivia’s state-owned mining company, Comibol, wants to double its 2022 tin output in response to high global demand and increased international prices. The government aims to increase mineral outputs: an opportunity for related exports in the equipment and machinery sector.