Israel: Quinoa Market 2025

Quinoa Market Size in Israel

After two years of growth, the Israeli quinoa market decreased by -29.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Quinoa consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Quinoa Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, shipments abroad of quinoa increased by 75% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 993% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, quinoa exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,129%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of quinoa exports from Israel, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +108.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for quinoa exported from Israel were the UK ($X), the United States ($X) and Thailand ($X), together accounting for 100% of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +94.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quinoa Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of quinoa, when their volume decreased by -15.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, quinoa imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest quinoa supplier to Israel, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, quinoa imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru totaled +17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (+49.5% per year) and Bolivia (-5.4% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinoa to Israel, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru stood at +16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (+40.6% per year) and Bolivia (-7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quinoa import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -14.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 37%. 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.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Peru (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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