Peruvian quinoa exports continued to grow in October

In October 2024, Peruvian quinoa exports continued to grow, following the positive trend of previous months. 5,800 tons of the grain of the Incas were shipped, generating 14.2 million dollars, which represented an increase of 38% in volume and 48% in value compared to the same month of the previous year. According to FreshFruit, the average price also increased by 7%, reaching $2.46 per kilogram. Also, in this month, the product reached 42 destinations, of which the United States remained the main market for Peruvian quinoa, representing 41% of the total exported. To the United States, Peruvian exports totaled 2,293 tons for $5.8 million, with an average price of $2.54 per kilogram. This performance represented a 43% growth in volume, 48% in value and a 4% increase in the average price compared to October 2023. Italy also stood out as an important market, with a 7% share. 360 tons of quinoa were shipped to this destination for $1.01 million, at an average price of $2.81 per ...