Peruvian quinoa exports grew by more than 40% until July 2024

Published Sep 6, 2024

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Between January and July of 2024, quinoa exports from Peru experienced a 42% growth compared to the previous year, reaching a value of 70.1 million dollars and 28,253 tons in volume. The United States, Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Chile, and Israel were the main importers, accounting for 68.5% of the total volume. Peru's leadership as the primary quinoa producer and exporter is supported by over 89,567 small farmers. Despite the domestic consumption being low at 2.5 kilograms per person per year, commercial plans have been implemented to enhance internal marketing and export. The production of quinoa in 2023 saw a recovery from drought, with yields reaching 1.8 tons per hectare and productivity varying across regions.

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Quinoa exports were driven by the demand for healthy foods, reaching 69 markets worldwide. The value of exports reached 70.1 million dollars between January and July of this year. Quinoa exports registered a significant rebound in 2024, reaching 70.1 million dollars between January and July, a figure that represents a growth of 42% compared to the same period of the previous year, reported the Government, through the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI). This increase is attributed to the recovery of production after the fall recorded in 2023 and to the sustained demand in international markets, where consumers prioritize healthy foods, said Agromercado, the commercial arm of MIDAGRI. According to the SUNAT report, the total value of exports corresponds to the shipment of 28,253 tons of quinoa, mainly destined for the United States, Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Chile and Israel, countries that absorbed 68.5% of the exported volume. The ...

Source: PQS