Bolivian exports have experienced a significant surge, reaching a seven-year high of $3,953 million between January and May 2021, a 51% increase compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade (IBCE). This growth is attributed to a 23% increase in the volume of sales abroad and a 48% increase in traditional products like minerals, despite a decrease in hydrocarbon sales. Non-traditional exports, which account for 26% of the total, saw a 19% volume and 61% value increase. However, there was a decline in traditional products such as ethyl alcohol, quinoa, and palm hearts.