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Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Dried Quinoa
Analyze 5,662 supplier-linked transactions across the top 18 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Dried Quinoa.
Dried Quinoa Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Dried Quinoa to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Dried Quinoa: Mexico (-81.5%), France (+75.7%), South Africa (+64.2%).
Dried Quinoa Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Dried Quinoa country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Dried Quinoa transaction unit prices: South Africa (12.11 USD / kg), Paraguay (7.19 USD / kg), United Arab Emirates (4.10 USD / kg), Colombia (3.36 USD / kg), Chile (3.29 USD / kg), 8 more countries.
375 exporters and 747 importers are mapped for Dried Quinoa.
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Dried Quinoa Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
375 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Dried Quinoa. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Dried Quinoa Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Dried Quinoa Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 375 total exporter companies in the Dried Quinoa supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthersDistribution / Wholesale
Dried Quinoa Global Exporter Coverage
375 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Dried Quinoa (HS Code 100850) in 2024
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Dried Quinoa Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Dried Quinoa Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
747 importer companies are mapped for Dried Quinoa demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Dried Quinoa Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 747 total importer companies tracked for Dried Quinoa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-10-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthersFood PackagingFood WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Jamaica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-05-08
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
747 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Dried Quinoa.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Dried Quinoa (HS Code 100850) in 2024
For Dried Quinoa in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
Use the latest 5 Dried Quinoa wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
Date
Entry Name
Unit Price (USD)
2026-03-01
Кін** **** ** ** * ******* ****
2.67 USD / kg
2025-11-01
Кін** **** * ** * ******* * ******* ****
2.94 USD / kg
2025-10-01
Кін** ***** * *** * ******* ****
4.54 USD / kg
2025-10-01
Кін** ***** ** *** * ******* ****
4.48 USD / kg
2025-03-01
Кін** **** * ** *** * ******* ****
4.02 USD / kg
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupPseudocereal / Andean grain
Scientific NameChenopodium quinoa
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
Often cultivated in high-altitude environments; tolerant of cool temperatures relative to many grains
Can be grown under relatively low rainfall compared with some cereals, but yields are sensitive to drought and frost timing
Soil and salinity tolerance varies by variety and production system
Main VarietiesWhite quinoa, Red quinoa, Black quinoa
Consumption Forms
Cooked whole grain
Milled flour for baking and formulations
Ingredient in cereals, snacks, and ready meals
Grading Factors
Foreign matter and stone content
Moisture condition (dryness and absence of caking)
Seed uniformity (size and color consistency)
Extent of de-saponification (washed vs. unwashed)
Broken seed percentage
Planting to HarvestApproximately 4–6 months depending on variety, altitude, and agronomic conditions.
Market
Dried quinoa is a shelf-stable pseudocereal traded internationally as a cleaned and typically de-saponified grain for retail packs and as an ingredient for food manufacturing. Global production and export availability are strongly associated with the Andean region—especially Peru and Bolivia—while demand is concentrated in higher-income import markets in North America and Europe. Trade flows are shaped by quality differentiation (washed vs. unwashed; seed color; impurity levels), supply concentration risks, and logistics performance for bulk agricultural shipments. Over time, cultivation has expanded beyond the Andes, but Andean origins remain central for export-oriented supply and market signaling.
Market GrowthMixed (long-term)rapid expansion in international visibility followed by more normalized growth and broader-origin supply participation
Major Producing Countries
PeruMajor global producer and export-oriented supplier in international trade statistics.
BoliviaMajor global producer closely associated with Andean Altiplano quinoa production.
EcuadorNotable Andean producer; presence in regional supply base.
United StatesNon-Andean production exists; contributes to supply diversification in some years.
CanadaNon-Andean production exists; contributes to supply diversification in some years.
Major Exporting Countries
PeruConsistently among the leading global exporters in trade flow databases.
BoliviaKey exporter; export competitiveness linked to Altiplano production systems and quality positioning.
Major Importing Countries
United StatesMajor import destination in global quinoa trade flows.
NetherlandsCommon EU entry and redistribution hub in many agricultural commodity supply chains.
GermanyLarge consumer market and importer within the EU.
FranceSignificant EU import market for quinoa retail and ingredient demand.
United KingdomNotable import market for retail and food-manufacturing uses.
Specification
Major VarietiesWhite quinoa, Red quinoa, Black quinoa
Physical Attributes
Small, round-to-disc seeds used as a whole grain after cooking
Natural saponins on the outer layer can impart bitterness unless removed (commonly marketed as 'washed')
Compositional Metrics
Moisture and foreign-matter limits are common in buyer specifications for dried grains
Specification may distinguish 'washed/de-saponified' versus 'unwashed' material based on intended end use
Grades
Commercial differentiation commonly reflects seed color, uniformity, and impurity levels rather than a single universal global grading standard
Retail-grade and ingredient-grade segmentation is often set via private buyer specifications
Packaging
Bulk packaging for ingredient supply (e.g., sacks or bulk bags) is common
Consumer retail packs are widely used for branded products in import markets
ProcessingCan be milled into flour or used as a whole grain ingredient in cereals, snacks, and ready-to-eat productsRequires effective cleaning to remove stones/foreign matter; de-saponification (washing/abrasion) is critical when targeting mild flavor profiles
Supply Chain
Value Chain
Harvest -> drying -> threshing -> cleaning (removal of stones/foreign matter) -> de-saponification (washing or abrasion) -> re-drying -> sorting/color separation (as required) -> packing -> containerized export -> destination milling/packing or direct distribution
Demand Drivers
Ingredient use in health-positioned and specialty-grain product lines
Retail demand for shelf-stable whole grains and convenient cooking formats
Private-label and branded product proliferation in North America and Europe
Temperature
Ambient transport is typical; the key control is keeping product dry and avoiding condensation during container moves and storage
Pest management in warehouses and containers is important for quality preservation
Shelf Life
Long shelf life when stored dry and protected from pests; moisture ingress can drive spoilage, caking, and quality claims failures
Quality risks in trade are typically linked to contamination (foreign matter), infestation, and inconsistent de-saponification rather than rapid perishability
Risks
Climate HighA large share of exportable quinoa supply is closely linked to Andean highland production systems that are exposed to drought, frost, and rainfall timing shifts; adverse seasons can quickly tighten export availability and raise prices in import markets.Diversify origin portfolio across leading exporters and qualified alternative origins; use forward coverage and maintain contingency inventory for key SKUs.
Supply Concentration MediumGlobal export flows are heavily associated with a small number of origins (notably Peru and Bolivia), increasing vulnerability to localized shocks, policy changes, and logistics disruption.Qualify multiple suppliers and origins; align specifications to allow substitution across origins where feasible (e.g., acceptable color/size ranges).
Food Safety MediumAs a traded dry grain, quinoa can face compliance risks related to foreign matter, pest infestation, pesticide-residue compliance, and potential contamination that triggers border rejections and brand damage.Implement supplier approval, COA verification, and risk-based testing aligned to destination-market requirements and Codex-aligned contaminant/residue frameworks.
Logistics MediumMoisture exposure and condensation during ocean freight or storage can degrade quality and increase infestation/mold risks, especially when shipping in mixed-temperature environments.Use moisture-control practices (dry loading, container inspection, desiccants when appropriate) and robust warehouse pest-control programs.
Sustainability
Climate resilience and yield variability in high-altitude Andean production zones (drought, frost, and rainfall timing)
Soil stewardship and erosion risk in fragile highland agricultural systems when cultivation expands or rotations shorten
Land-use change pressures tied to export-driven incentives in some producing regions
Labor & Social
Smallholder livelihood sensitivity to price volatility and demand swings in export-oriented supply chains
Community and land-tenure considerations in parts of the Andean production landscape
Local food affordability and food-security concerns have been debated during periods of rapid quinoa price increases in producing countries
FAQ
Which countries are most associated with global quinoa exports?Peru and Bolivia are consistently identified as leading quinoa exporters in global trade flow sources, and they anchor much of the export-oriented supply described in this record.
What does “washed” quinoa mean in trade terms?“Washed” quinoa typically indicates the saponins on the seed surface have been removed (through washing or abrasion plus re-drying), which reduces bitterness and supports retail and mild-flavor applications.
What is the biggest global trade risk for dried quinoa?The most critical risk is climate-driven supply disruption in Andean highland production zones, which can rapidly tighten export availability and affect import-market pricing and continuity.
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