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Tricolor Quinoa Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Quinoa
HS Code
100850
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Tricolor Quinoa market coverage spans 128 countries.
  • 160 exporter companies and 219 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 891 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 12 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.

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

Analyze 891 supplier-linked transactions across the top 12 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Tricolor Quinoa.

Tricolor Quinoa Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Tricolor Quinoa: Chile (-63.2%), India (-59.9%), Panama (-53.9%).

Tricolor Quinoa Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-10, benchmark Tricolor Quinoa country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Tricolor Quinoa transaction unit prices: Peru (3.10 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
Peru+11.0%5662.92 USD / kg (1,516,034.901 kg)2.94 USD / kg (920,876.42 kg)2.96 USD / kg (1,140,465.22 kg)2.97 USD / kg (553,876.63 kg)2.97 USD / kg (604,261.39 kg)3.10 USD / kg (418,843.159 kg)
India-59.9%202.21 USD / kg (2,000 kg)3.15 USD / kg (4,040 kg)1.71 USD / kg (19,228 kg)- (-)1.71 USD / kg (6,000 kg)- (-)
Costa Rica-1.2%1396.15 USD / kg (4,367.69 kg)6.15 USD / kg (3,601.4 kg)6.15 USD / kg (4,597.57 kg)6.15 USD / kg (4,827.41 kg)6.15 USD / kg (2,530.83 kg)- (-)
Bolivia+2.6%1342.97 USD / kg (622,229.4 kg)3.02 USD / kg (542,144 kg)2.90 USD / kg (455,049.4 kg)3.15 USD / kg (144,552.4 kg)3.17 USD / kg (72,288 kg)- (-)
United States-3.6%102.03 USD / kg (77,360 kg)- (-)2.92 USD / kg (-)2.86 USD / kg (43,967 kg)2.98 USD / kg (39,020 kg)- (-)
Panama-53.9%91.80 USD / kg (42,900 kg)1.45 USD / kg (23,010 kg)2.94 USD / kg (40,180 kg)2.86 USD / kg (40,280 kg)2.92 USD / kg (19,850 kg)- (-)
Spain-22.21 USD / kg (21,630 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)2.21 USD / kg (21,680 kg)- (-)
Thailand-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)3.25 USD / kg (250 kg)- (-)
China-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)1.45 USD / kg (6,020 kg)- (-)
Mexico-33.7%3- (-)- (-)1.78 USD / kg (9,900.8 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Tricolor Quinoa Global Supply Chain Coverage
379 companies
160 exporters and 219 importers are mapped for Tricolor Quinoa.
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Tricolor Quinoa Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

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Peru
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Tricolor Quinoa Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Quinoa, Tricolor Quinoa
(Bolivia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Quinoa, Tricolor Quinoa, Organic White Quinoa
(Peru)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Quinoa, Tricolor Quinoa
(Bolivia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Japan
Supplying Products: Quinoa, Dried Quinoa, Tricolor Quinoa +1
(Bolivia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Malaysia
Supplying Products: Quinoa, Dried Quinoa, Tricolor Quinoa
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Pakistan
Supplying Products: Chia Seed, Quinoa, Tricolor Quinoa
Tricolor Quinoa Global Exporter Coverage
160 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Tricolor Quinoa (HS Code 100850) in 2024

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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

Tricolor Quinoa Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Tricolor Quinoa Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

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

Tricolor Quinoa Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Spain)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Online Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Panama, Uzbekistan, Uganda, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Air TransportBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersLand TransportShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
219 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Tricolor Quinoa.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Tricolor Quinoa (HS Code 100850) in 2024

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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

Tricolor Quinoa Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupPseudocereal (Andean grain)
Scientific NameChenopodium quinoa Willd.
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
  • Broad agro-ecological adaptability reported by FAO, including cultivation from sea level up to about 4,000 meters elevation in the Andes.
  • Temperature tolerance reported by FAO across roughly -4°C to 35°C depending on variety and environment.
  • Variety-dependent tolerance to drought and salinity is highlighted by FAO as a key agronomic advantage.
Main VarietiesWhite/cream quinoa, Red quinoa, Black quinoa, Sweet (low-saponin) vs. bitter (high-saponin) types, Quinua Real (large-grain type associated with southern Bolivia)
Consumption Forms
  • Cooked whole grain as a rice-like staple or ingredient
  • Flour for baked goods and other grain-based foods
  • Flakes, cereals, and snack applications
  • Fermented traditional beverages in Andean food culture (FAO notes traditional uses)
Grading Factors
  • Saponin content (sweet/low-saponin vs. bitter/high-saponin) and effectiveness of de-saponization for consumer markets
  • Purity and foreign matter limits (stones, stems, dust)
  • Moisture control for safe storage and transport
  • Grain size specifications (including large-grain types such as 'quinua real')
  • Color uniformity and blend consistency for tricolor products
  • Insect infestation and storage damage
Planting to HarvestApproximately 160–180 days from sowing to harvest maturity (FAO International Year of Quinoa FAQs).

Market

Tricolor quinoa is a globally traded dried grain-style product typically sold as a blend of white/cream, red, and black quinoa seeds, positioned in international markets as a premium, health-oriented pseudocereal. Global production remains concentrated in the Andean region—especially Peru and Bolivia—while cultivation has expanded to additional countries over time. International trade is shaped by demand in high-income consumer markets and by the availability of export-grade “processed quinoa” (de-saponized) suitable for direct retail and food manufacturing. Quality, cleanliness, and saponin removal are central to commercial specifications, with Codex providing a dedicated quinoa standard used as a reference in international transactions.
Market GrowthGrowing (long-term (2000s onward))rapid expansion in global trade from a niche base, with sustained demand in health-oriented consumer segments
Major Producing Countries
  • PeruOne of the two dominant global producers in FAOSTAT-reported production; major Andean production base.
  • BoliviaOne of the two dominant global producers in FAOSTAT-reported production; key Altiplano production base.
  • EcuadorAndean producer with smaller reported production relative to Peru and Bolivia.
  • United StatesReported producer outside the Andean region (cultivation expanded beyond South America).
  • CanadaReported producer outside the Andean region (cultivation expanded beyond South America).
Major Exporting Countries
  • BoliviaHistorically described by FAO (International Year of Quinoa FAQs) as the leading exporter, with strong positioning in premium/organic segments.
  • PeruMajor exporter alongside Bolivia in FAO reporting; export growth linked to rising demand in high-income consumer markets.
  • EcuadorSmaller exporter relative to Bolivia and Peru in FAO reporting.
Major Importing Countries
  • United StatesCited by FAO (International Year of Quinoa FAQs) among main importers of Bolivian quinoa; major demand center in high-income markets.
  • FranceCited by FAO (International Year of Quinoa FAQs) among main importers of Bolivian quinoa.
  • NetherlandsCited by FAO (International Year of Quinoa FAQs) among main importers of Bolivian quinoa; also functions as an EU logistics/distribution hub.
  • GermanyCited by FAO (International Year of Quinoa FAQs) among main importers of Bolivian quinoa.
  • CanadaCited by FAO (International Year of Quinoa FAQs) among main importers of Bolivian quinoa.
  • IsraelCited by FAO (International Year of Quinoa FAQs) among main importers of Bolivian quinoa.
  • BrazilCited by FAO (International Year of Quinoa FAQs) among main importers of Bolivian quinoa.
  • United KingdomCited by FAO (International Year of Quinoa FAQs) among main importers of Bolivian quinoa.

Specification

Major VarietiesWhite/cream quinoa, Red quinoa, Black quinoa, Quinua Real (large-grain type associated with southern Bolivia)
Physical Attributes
  • Tricolor quinoa is typically a blended pack of white/cream, red, and black seeds for visual differentiation in retail and culinary use.
  • Presence of saponins on the outer layer can impart bitterness unless removed mechanically (often marketed as 'processed quinoa' or 'sweet' quinoa).
Compositional Metrics
  • Saponin content is a key commercial attribute (often described as 'sweet/low-saponin' vs. 'bitter/high-saponin' quinoa).
  • Grain size specifications are used in trade; FAO notes an export-favored large-grain type ('quinua real') characterized by larger diameter.
Grades
  • Codex Standard for Quinoa (CXS 333-2019) is used internationally as a reference for quinoa and processed quinoa definitions, labeling expectations, and related analytical/sampling methods.
Packaging
  • Bulk food-grade sacks and larger bulk formats are commonly used for international shipments, with downstream repacking into retail packs in destination markets (format varies by buyer specification).
ProcessingMechanical de-saponization (abrasion and/or washing) followed by drying is a common step to meet 'sweet' quinoa expectations in consumer markets.Further downstream processing includes milling to flour, flaking, and use as an ingredient in cereals, snacks, and other grain-based foods.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest -> threshing -> cleaning (removal of stones/foreign matter) -> de-saponization (mechanical abrasion and/or washing) -> drying -> size/color sorting -> bagging -> export logistics -> destination quality inspection -> repacking/retail or food manufacturing use
Demand Drivers
  • Health-oriented positioning in high-income markets and specialty retail channels
  • Food manufacturing and gastronomy demand for differentiated colors and blends (including tricolor)
  • Organic-certified demand and premium pricing in certain channels
Temperature
  • As a low-moisture grain product, quinoa is typically shipped and stored under dry, cool conditions with moisture and pest control to prevent quality loss.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf-life is primarily limited by moisture uptake, rancidity risk in storage, and infestation/contamination control rather than rapid perishability.

Risks

Climate HighGlobal supply is heavily reliant on Andean production (notably Peru and Bolivia), and these highland systems are exposed to climate variability (e.g., drought and frost) that can cause sharp year-to-year yield and quality swings, disrupting export availability and contract performance.Diversify origins and suppliers (including emerging non-Andean production where suitable), use multi-origin contracting, and maintain buffer stocks for key customers.
Supply Concentration MediumEven as cultivation spreads to additional countries, export-grade supply remains meaningfully concentrated in a limited set of origins and specialized value chains (cleaning, de-saponization, sorting), increasing exposure to localized disruptions and policy/logistics constraints.Qualify alternate origins and processors, and dual-source processing steps (cleaning/de-saponization) where feasible.
Food Safety MediumKey quality risks include inadequate saponin removal (bitterness complaints), foreign matter contamination (stones/plant debris), and storage-related issues (moisture uptake, pests) that can trigger rejections and recalls in strict retail markets.Implement validated de-saponization controls, robust cleaning/sorting, moisture management, and destination-market testing aligned to buyer requirements and Codex methods.
Market Volatility MediumQuinoa has a history of rapid trade expansion and price volatility; shifts in consumer demand, new-origin supply expansion, and premium/organic segment dynamics can drive abrupt price and contract renegotiation pressures.Use indexed or banded pricing, blend spot and term contracting, and segment sourcing between commodity-grade and premium/organic streams.
Sustainability
  • Climate variability risk in Andean highland production zones (drought, frost, and weather shocks affecting yield stability).
  • Sustainable land management in fragile highland ecosystems (erosion and soil health concerns where production expands or intensifies).
  • Biodiversity and genetic resource stewardship (large diversity of quinoa ecotypes; risk of narrowing variety use in export-oriented supply).
Labor & Social
  • Smallholder and indigenous community livelihoods are central to Andean quinoa production; shifts in export demand and price cycles can change bargaining power and income distribution.
  • Food security and affordability concerns have been debated during periods of high international quinoa prices, with attention to impacts on local diets in traditional producing areas.

FAQ

Which countries dominate global quinoa production and exports?FAO sources describe quinoa production as concentrated in the Andean region, with Peru and Bolivia as the main producers. FAO’s International Year of Quinoa FAQs also describe Bolivia as a leading exporter historically, followed by Peru and Ecuador.
What makes quinoa “processed” in international trade?FAO explains that quinoa contains saponins that are normally removed mechanically prior to sale (or must be rinsed off before cooking). In trade, “processed quinoa” commonly refers to quinoa that has undergone de-saponization and cleaning so it meets consumer-market expectations for non-bitter taste and cleanliness.
Which import markets are commonly cited for Andean quinoa?FAO’s International Year of Quinoa FAQs list the United States, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Israel, Brazil, and the United Kingdom among the main importers of Bolivian quinoa.
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