
Bolivie
Fiche d'identité
Capitale
Sucre Superficie cafeière
66 105ha Superficie moyenne des fermes
2,06ha Géographie
The Plurinational State of Bolivia is divided into 3 regions: The Andean Region in the southwest (Altiplano) - Area over 3000 m.a.s.l., located between the two great Andean branches and covers 28 % of the national territory. The Sub-Andean Region in the center-south (Valle) - Intermediate region between the Altiplano and the eastern plains, covering 13% of the territory and comprising the valleys and the yungas. The Plains Region in the northeast - It is located north of the Eastern or Real mountain range, which extends from the foot of the Andes to the Paraguay River. It is a land of plains and low plateaus, covered by extensive forests rich in flora and fauna. It occupies 59% of the national surface. The country is divided into four geographical regions: The Andean Region covers 30% of the territory and is home to approximately 39.71% of the Bolivian population, occupies an area of 307,602.68 km², and is made up of the Altiplano or Collao Plateau and the Andes Mountains. It has a cold and dry climate almost all year round. The highest peaks of the country are found in this region, such as: Sajama, Illimani, Illampu, among others. The Andean Altiplano is a mostly flat plateau that extends between the two branches into which the Andes Mountains are divided in the Bolivian territory and has an average altitude of approximately 3800 meters above sea level. The Altiplano is home to Bolivia's second most populated municipality: El Alto, which is part of the metropolitan area of the city of La Paz, seat of the state government. Other important urban centers located in this region are: Oruro and Potosí. The Andean Region occupies part of the departments of La Paz, Potosí, Department of Oruro and part of Cochabamba. The Sub-Andean Region covers 13% of the territory occupying an area of 142,815.53 km² and is made up of the Valleys and Yungas with an average altitude of around 2000 m.a.s.l., it is characterized by exuberant vegetation and closed valleys. The Eastern Plains Region covers 60% of the territory, occupying an area of 648,162.79 km²; it is made up of the Platense and Gran Chaco sub-regions, with an average altitude of less than 1000 m asl. The region extends from the Department of Pando to the north of La Paz, Beni, Santa Cruz and the Chaco in Chuquisaca and Tarija. This region is characterized by an altitude of less than 1000 m above sea level. It has a horizontal relief with slight irregularities, and constitutes an alluvial terrain, a deposit of sedimentary material from the rivers of the area, with some parts being the bottoms of ancient lakes or seas. It is totally covered by areas of Amazonian type forests and jungles. The Amazon Region is one of the largest continuous forest ecosystems in the world. The region is home to numerous native ecosystems and cultures. The Bolivian Amazon is considered one of the most pristine and best preserved areas in the world. Période de récolte
Juillet - Novembre Nombre de caféiculteurs
27000 Nombre de personnes vivant de l'industrie du café
65000 Nombre de récolte par an
1 Production de sacs par an
500000 Variétés principales
Catuai, Caturra, Geisha, Pacamara, Typica
La filière café du pays
La filière
Bolivia produces 100% Arabica, with mountainous landscapes in medium-sized land areas of approximately 4 ha per family. Producers have other products on their plots that are mostly used for their own consumption and not for trade.
Geographie
Coffee in Bolivia grows in temperate climates, mountainous landscapes, clay soil and an altitude between 1000 and 2000 meters above sea level.
Historical regions
Caranavi Yungas
New coffee belt
Asunta, Villatunari, Buena Vista
Principaux acteurs
In Bolivia, the most traditional way of working is through cooperatives that directly represent a group of producers who want to export. These are recognized by the state and created under constitution.
Ports d'exportation
Bolivia is landlocked, so exports are made through the port of Arica, Chile.
Belco, Bolivie
The Colombia office and Andean Region (including Peru) was created in 2021. Today, it employs 5 people:
- Diego, General Manager & Sourcing
- Monica, R&D Director
- César, Quality Director
- Maria Silvia, Marketing & Commercial Support Manager
- Kevin, Lab Assistant
Having an agency at the origin is key for Belco. It allows :
- Direct and tailor-made sourcing
- Support for producers in agroforestry, organic transition, processes, etc.
- Improving the quality of locally produced coffees
- The implementation of innovative environmental and social projects.
- Double quality control
Le mot du sourceur
La Colombie reste l’un de principaux pays producteurs de café au monde. Ses terroirs et leurs variétés, étalés du nord du pays (à la frontière avec le Venezuela) jusqu’au sud (à la frontière avec l’Equateur) dans la chaine des trois cordillères, font pratiquement du pays un continent café à lui tout seul. La filière est probablement l’une de plus structurées au monde, avec une Fédération Nationale puissante qui reste le plus grand exportateur et qui distribue aux grandes coopératives de ces différentes régions.
Dans ce contexte, nous focalisons une bonne partie de notre énergie à travailler avec des associations de producteurs, plus petites que les coopératives et certainement moins organisées, mais qui nous donnent un accès direct à des terroirs plus exclusifs et aux caféiculteurs qui les cultivent. Sans exclure les fermes de tailles petites à moyennes, nous travaillons avec elles afin de proposer des cafés fins de plantation et développons avec beaucoup d'effort et de patience des microlots qui reflètent l’identité et le soin mis par ces femmes et ces hommes que les cultivent.
Nous offrons aux torréfacteurs des cafés avec une traçabilité totale, une transparence contextualisée afin de la transmettre au mieux à leurs clients finaux, et d’une qualité exceptionnelle mais pas que en tasse, aussi d'un point de vue de la rémunération du producteur et environnemental. L'agence de Colombie étant la filiale d’un groupe avec une capacité logistique et financière robuste, nous sommes capables de livrer du café dans les 4 coins de la planète.
Angel Barrera
Les producteurs
Bernardo Condori Carvajal

Daniel Quispe
Dionicio Choque
Dionicio Surco
Gonzalo Mamani

Juan Carlos Huanca
Mery Canaviri
Nilda Viza
Santiago Mamani
Gober Mamani
Hernesto Mamani
Jeivert Pañuni Hernandez

Juana Garcia

Nicolas Colque
Victor Kalla