Ireland: Quinoa Market 2025

Quinoa Market Size in Ireland

The Irish quinoa market dropped sharply to $X in 2021, falling by -55.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Quinoa Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, shipments abroad of quinoa decreased by -86.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,742% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quinoa exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,389% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for quinoa exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +76.6%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for quinoa exports from Ireland.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +83.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average quinoa export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2015 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +3.9% per year.

Quinoa Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, purchases abroad of quinoa decreased by -66.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 426%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quinoa imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 291% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest quinoa supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, quinoa imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru totaled +100.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+0.6% per year) and the UK (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinoa to Ireland, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru totaled +68.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+24.9% per year) and France (+292.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quinoa import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 84%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Bolivia ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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