India: Quinoa Market 2025

Quinoa Market Size in India

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Indian quinoa market, when its value decreased by -4.9% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed significant growth. Quinoa consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Quinoa Production in India

In value terms, quinoa production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 314% against the previous year. Quinoa production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In 2021, the average yield of quinoa in India surged to X tons per ha, rising by 121% compared with 2020. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 234% against the previous year. The quinoa yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of quinoa production in India declined notably to X ha, waning by -36.7% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 132%. The quinoa harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Quinoa Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, approx. X tons of quinoa were exported from India; jumping by 34% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,168%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, quinoa exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,756%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of quinoa exports from India, together comprising 37% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +243.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for quinoa exported from India were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Poland ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 36% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +235.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quinoa export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+27.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quinoa Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, purchases abroad of quinoa decreased by -60.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 151%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quinoa imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 139%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nepal (X tons) constituted the largest quinoa supplier to India, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, quinoa imports from Nepal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nepal totaled +41.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and Peru (-30.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest quinoa suppliers to India were Nepal ($X), Peru ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Nepal, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quinoa import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -66.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+0.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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