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Quinoa market in Bolivia

Quinoa market in Bolivia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, quinoa production in Bolivia remained robust, exceeding 67 000 t each year and reaching 70 170 t in 2020. This output was sustained by strong international demand, fueled by the opening of new export markets and the accession of China as a major destination in 2019. However, the domestic market volume steadily declined from 37 521 t to 32 872 t over the same period, partially due to cultural perceptions of quinoa as a food for lower-income groups, which limited local consumption.

Beginning in 2021, both production and domestic market volume contracted sharply. Production fell to 41 380 t by 2023, while the market shrank to 15 802 t. This downturn was primarily driven by persistent challenges in agricultural yield optimization, which constrained output expansion. Price volatility and demand fluctuations further affected market stability. Despite this, export values rebounded strongly by early 2024, reaching record prices due to a growing global preference for organic quinoa, solidifying Bolivia's role as a supplier of exclusively organic crops.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
      2. 4.1.2. In value
        1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Bolivia
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
    2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
      3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
      4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
      5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bolivia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production quinoa in Bolivia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Bolivia ranked second globally in quinoa production.

Top producers of quinoa, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of quinoa, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Bolivia produced 70,170 tonnes of quinoa, representing a modest increase of 4.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 70,763 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 5.9% occurring that same year. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with production dropping by 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year5.9%(5.1%)4.5%1.7%
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, quinoa production in Bolivia experienced a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 173.9 million US dollars, reflecting a gradual decrease of 8.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 13.1%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 189.3 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase of 12.2% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Bolivia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year12.2%9.8%(8.2%)4.2%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports quinoa from Bolivia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Bolivia exported 37,298 tonnes of quinoa, marking a strong increase of 16.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 15.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 32,145 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2.7%(3.3%)16.0%4.8%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (48.8% of exports in volume), France (8.5%), and Germany (7.5%) led the structure of quinoa exports from Bolivia, together accounting for 64.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Bolivia's quinoa exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 92,414 thousand US dollars, showing a slight gain of 1.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 24%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year8.7%11.9%1.9%7.4%
Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States (48.5% of exports in value), France (9.0%), and Germany (7.7%) were the primary buyers of Bolivian quinoa, jointly representing 65.2% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bolivia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports quinoa to Bolivia

Imports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden was by far the main destination for quinoa imports to Bolivia, accounting for 100.0% of total import flows in volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bolivia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Sweden consistently served as the main outlet for quinoa imports to Bolivia, absorbing 100.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bolivia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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