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Quinoa Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Black Quinoa, Organic Black Quinoa, Organic Red Quinoa, Organic White Quinoa, +6
Derived Products
Organic Nutrient Powder, Quinoa Flour, Gluten Free Cereal, Dried Quinoa
HS Code
100850
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Quinoa market coverage spans 138 countries.
  • 661 exporter companies and 1,029 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 6,758 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 4 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Quinoa

Analyze 6,758 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Quinoa.

Quinoa Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Quinoa to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Quinoa: Netherlands (+265.5%), Brazil (+99.5%), France (+58.7%).

Quinoa Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-06, benchmark Quinoa country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Quinoa transaction unit prices: France (7.50 USD / kg), Costa Rica (5.35 USD / kg), United States (3.68 USD / kg), Chile (3.41 USD / kg), South Africa (3.28 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Peru+13.3%3,3242.69 USD / kg (4,555,743.553 kg)2.67 USD / kg (4,550,982.012 kg)2.81 USD / kg (5,809,661.543 kg)2.83 USD / kg (4,886,469.864 kg)2.89 USD / kg (6,392,799.742 kg)2.93 USD / kg (4,622,357.591 kg)
Bolivia+16.5%1,6082.70 USD / kg (648,157.561 kg)2.79 USD / kg (1,123,335.322 kg)2.83 USD / kg (3,265,136.9 kg)2.90 USD / kg (3,690,076.863 kg)3.00 USD / kg (5,409,397.813 kg)3.00 USD / kg (5,360,346.741 kg)
India-1.4%9251.26 USD / kg (1,312,393.599 kg)1.18 USD / kg (1,735,400.278 kg)1.15 USD / kg (2,112,190.002 kg)1.12 USD / kg (1,417,440 kg)1.41 USD / kg (625,913.14 kg)1.23 USD / kg (1,612,621.001 kg)
Costa Rica-8.6%3525.85 USD / kg (10,988.53 kg)- (-)- (-)5.54 USD / kg (23,219.96 kg)5.76 USD / kg (11,453.46 kg)5.35 USD / kg (12,762.51 kg)
United States-11.6%2824.37 USD / kg (43,223.55 kg)4.38 USD / kg (72,130.26 kg)5.89 USD / kg (164,218.14 kg)4.93 USD / kg (191,968.951 kg)2.71 USD / kg (387,141.654 kg)3.68 USD / kg (145,404.714 kg)
Chile-11.4%414.22 USD / kg (-)3.86 USD / kg (2,156 kg)4.66 USD / kg (139,360 kg)3.48 USD / kg (150,755 kg)3.00 USD / kg (18,008 kg)3.41 USD / kg (29,486 kg)
France+58.7%321.50 USD / kg (300 kg)5.32 USD / kg (9,267 kg)10.72 USD / kg (107,525 kg)23.27 USD / kg (0.37 kg)6.75 USD / kg (555.4 kg)7.50 USD / kg (587 kg)
Panama-34.9%29- (-)- (-)- (-)2.88 USD / kg (219,260 kg)2.87 USD / kg (178,830 kg)2.00 USD / kg (109,290 kg)
Spain-13- (-)- (-)1.74 USD / kg (22,000 kg)- (-)2.21 USD / kg (21,630 kg)2.45 USD / kg (69,007 kg)
South Africa-26.6%12- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)9.33 USD / kg (3 kg)3.28 USD / kg (100 kg)
Quinoa Global Supply Chain Coverage
1,690 companies
661 exporters and 1,029 importers are mapped for Quinoa.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Quinoa, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Quinoa Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

661 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Quinoa. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Quinoa Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

4 premium Quinoa suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
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SimplyExim
India
Natural Origins S.A.C.
Peru
Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Health Smart Solutions Pty Ltd
South Africa
Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Yayla Agro Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Turkiye
Food ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Packaging
Become a Premium Supplier to join the Tridge Supply Chain Network and advance your marketing and export channel strategy.

Quinoa Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 661 total exporter companies in the Quinoa supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Ecuador)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Bolivia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-05-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeFood Manufacturing
Quinoa Global Exporter Coverage
661 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Quinoa supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Quinoa opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Quinoa (HS Code 100850) in 2024

For Quinoa in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Bolivia29,434,124.48 kg84,551,425.02 USD
2United States3,380,012 kg12,212,947 USD
3Netherlands3,614,097 kg11,517,650.523 USD
4Germany2,188,145 kg9,293,673.65 USD
5Spain4,288,622.505 kg8,856,449.793 USD
6Canada3,959,319 kg7,741,386.982 USD
7Italy2,017,475 kg7,325,168.494 USD
8India4,229,565 kg5,423,806.642 USD
9Slovenia247,949.014 kg1,529,719.336 USD
10Ecuador515,965.15 kg1,457,001.82 USD

Quinoa Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

Track Quinoa exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.

Quinoa Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

1,029 importer companies are mapped for Quinoa demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Quinoa Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,029 total importer companies tracked for Quinoa. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-03
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingFood ManufacturingOthersBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Saudi Arabia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Guatemala)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Land TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Colombia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-15
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-07-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,029 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Quinoa.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Quinoa buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Quinoa (HS Code 100850) in 2024

For Quinoa in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States36,876,475 kg110,759,873 USD
2Canada7,197,486.006 kg21,769,396.445 USD
3Netherlands6,086,110 kg17,657,729.689 USD
4Italy5,263,879 kg14,727,014.66 USD
5Germany4,353,217.718 kg13,866,616.362 USD
6Spain3,258,421.763 kg7,294,017.587 USD
7United Kingdom2,845,102 kg7,134,340.455 USD
8Australia2,187,542.7 kg5,634,130.253 USD
9Israel1,766,741.339 kg5,037,000 USD
10Belgium1,290,912.097 kg3,731,228.681 USD

Quinoa Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Quinoa origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Quinoa

Quinoa Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Quinoa wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Quinoa wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (2.93 USD / kg).
Country2025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-05
Ukraine2.87 USD / kg3.44 USD / kg3.48 USD / kg3.79 USD / kg3.08 USD / kg2.93 USD / kg

Quinoa Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Quinoa wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Ukraine3.31 USD / kg1.18 USD / kg4.62 USD / kg+3.8%

Latest Quinoa Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Quinoa wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01Кін** ****** *** *** * ******* ****1.19 USD / kg
2026-04-01Кін** ******* ***** * *** * ******* ****4.04 USD / kg
2026-04-01Кін** ******* ***** ** *** * ******* ****3.96 USD / kg
2026-04-01Кін** **** * ** * ******* ****2.77 USD / kg
2026-01-01Кин** * ******* ******3.13 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupPseudocereal (grain-like seed crop)
Scientific NameChenopodium quinoa Willd.
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
  • Adapted to cool, high-altitude Andean environments; performance is sensitive to frost and rainfall timing
  • Requires effective drying conditions post-harvest to reduce spoilage and mycotoxin risk
  • Soil and landscape management is important in erosion-prone highland systems
Main VarietiesWhite quinoa, Red quinoa, Black quinoa
Consumption Forms
  • Cooked whole grain (boiled/steamed)
  • Quinoa flour (baking and ingredient applications)
  • Flakes or puffed quinoa (breakfast cereals and snack applications)
Grading Factors
  • Purity/foreign matter limits (stones, stems, other seeds)
  • Moisture specification for safe storage and shipping
  • Residual saponin level (sweet vs. bitter profile)
  • Color uniformity and seed size/breakage
  • Residue and contaminant compliance to destination-market limits (including organic integrity where applicable)

Market

Quinoa is a globally traded pseudocereal positioned in international markets as a premium grain alternative, frequently associated with gluten-free and health-oriented consumption. Global export supply is concentrated in the Andean region, with Peru and Bolivia widely cited as the principal origins in trade statistics. Demand is led by import markets in North America and Europe, where quinoa is sold as whole grain, flakes, and flour across retail and foodservice. Trade dynamics are sensitive to Andean agro-climatic variability and to buyer specifications around cleaning, saponin removal, and organic or identity-preserved claims.
Market GrowthMixed (long-term)Long-term expansion in health and specialty grain consumption, with periods of pronounced price volatility as supply expands and demand cycles shift.
Major Producing Countries
  • PeruCore producing country in FAO production statistics and a leading export origin in trade datasets.
  • BoliviaCore producing country in FAO production statistics and a leading export origin in trade datasets (notably Altiplano production systems).
Major Exporting Countries
  • PeruMajor global export origin for quinoa in ITC/UN trade statistics (HS 100850 in common HS nomenclature).
  • BoliviaMajor global export origin for quinoa in ITC/UN trade statistics (HS 100850 in common HS nomenclature).
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesKey destination market for quinoa in trade statistics and a major consumer market for packaged quinoa products.
  • NetherlandsSignificant EU entry and re-distribution hub for agricultural commodities reflected in trade statistics.
  • GermanyMajor European import market for quinoa-based retail and ingredient use.
  • FranceMajor European import market and consumer market for quinoa in retail and foodservice.
  • CanadaImportant North American import market for retail and ingredient channels.

Specification

Major VarietiesWhite quinoa, Red quinoa, Black quinoa
Physical Attributes
  • Small, round seeds typically sold as whole grain; color is a key commercial differentiator (white/red/black).
  • Presence of saponins on the seed coat can impart bitterness unless removed (washed or mechanically abraded).
Compositional Metrics
  • Residual saponin level (sweet vs. bitter profile) is a frequent buyer specification and quality marker.
  • Moisture control is critical for safe storage and for limiting mold growth and quality degradation.
Packaging
  • Bulk export commonly uses food-grade multiwall paper bags or woven polypropylene bags with inner liners (e.g., 20–50 kg) and containerized shipment.
  • Retail formats include sealed pouches or cartons; identity-preserved and organic lots may require segregated packaging and traceability labeling.
ProcessingCleaning and sorting to specification (foreign matter removal, size/color sorting) are standard export steps.De-saponification (washing or abrasion/pearling) followed by drying is a common processing requirement for consumer-ready quinoa.Milling into quinoa flour and production of flakes/puffs are common downstream transformations for ingredient and ready-to-eat applications.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest -> threshing -> cleaning/sorting -> de-saponification (washing or abrasion) -> drying -> final sorting/QA -> bulk packing -> container export -> importer packing/branding or ingredient distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Gluten-free positioning and specialty grain demand in North America and Europe
  • Plant-forward diets and interest in higher-protein grain alternatives
  • Organic-certified and identity-preserved sourcing programs in premium retail and food manufacturing
Temperature
  • Ambient, dry storage with moisture control is the primary logistics requirement; avoid condensation in containers and warehouses.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf stability is primarily governed by moisture, pest control, and packaging integrity rather than cold-chain management.

Risks

Climate HighExport supply is concentrated in Andean agro-ecological zones where drought, irregular rainfall, frost, and other climate variability can materially affect yields and quality, amplifying global price volatility and shipment reliability.Use multi-origin sourcing strategies, diversify supplier regions within core origins, and maintain buffer stocks or flexible contracting for high-variability seasons.
Supply Concentration MediumA significant share of internationally traded quinoa is sourced from a limited set of Andean origins, increasing exposure to localized disruptions (weather shocks, logistics bottlenecks, or policy changes).Qualify alternative origins and product specifications (e.g., color/grade) and develop contingency contracts with multiple exporters.
Food Safety MediumBuyers may face compliance risks related to contaminants and residues (e.g., pesticide residues in non-organic supply, mycotoxin risk under poor drying/storage) and to allergen/gluten-free claim integrity requiring segregation controls.Implement supplier QA programs covering drying/storage controls, residue monitoring, and documented segregation/traceability for gluten-free and organic claims.
Regulatory Compliance MediumMarket access and premium positioning often depend on organic certification, traceability documentation, and compliance with importing-country limits for residues and contaminants; non-conformities can trigger shipment rejections or delistings.Align specifications to destination regulatory requirements, require accredited certification where applicable, and conduct pre-shipment testing and documentation reviews.
Sustainability
  • Land-use change and soil health pressure in high-altitude production landscapes when expansion outpaces sustainable agronomy
  • Biodiversity and genetic resource considerations for traditional Andean landraces as commercialization expands
  • Water stewardship and erosion risk where production shifts toward more intensive systems
Labor & Social
  • Smallholder livelihood dependence and exposure to global price swings in core Andean producing regions
  • Contested narratives on local food affordability and food security impacts during periods of high export demand (notably discussed around the 2010s quinoa boom)
  • Certification and traceability audit burdens for small producers in organic and identity-preserved supply chains

FAQ

Which countries are the main global export origins for quinoa?Peru and Bolivia are widely cited as the principal quinoa export origins in global trade datasets such as ITC Trade Map and UN Comtrade.
Why do buyers specify “saponin removal” for quinoa?Saponins on the seed coat can create a bitter taste, so export and retail specifications often require washing or mechanical abrasion/pearling followed by drying to achieve a consumer-acceptable “sweet” profile.
What are the biggest supply risks for quinoa in global trade?The most critical risk is climate variability in Andean production zones, which can reduce yields and quality and quickly transmit into global price and availability swings; concentration of export supply in a limited set of origins further increases exposure to localized disruptions.

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