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Malaysia: Quinoa Market 2025

Quinoa Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian quinoa market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 69% 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 showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Quinoa Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, approx. X tons of quinoa were exported from Malaysia; waning by -25.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,062%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quinoa exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 1,566% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for quinoa exports from Malaysia, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, quinoa exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), sixfold.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore totaled +28.6%.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for quinoa exports from Malaysia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore totaled +35.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quinoa export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2013 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, quinoa export price increased by +83.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 64% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quinoa Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, approx. X tons of quinoa were imported into Malaysia; growing by 65% against the year before. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 166% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, quinoa imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 161%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Bolivia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quinoa to Malaysia, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, quinoa imports from Bolivia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), twofold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bolivia stood at +8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+9.7% per year) and Japan (+105.2% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinoa to Malaysia, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 11% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bolivia totaled -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (-4.5% per year) and Japan (+88.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quinoa import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of quinoa consumption in 2020 were Peru, Bolivia and the U.S., together comprising 68% of global consumption. Canada, Germany, France, the UK and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.
The countries with the highest volumes of quinoa production in 2020 were Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, together comprising 97% of global production.
In value terms, the largest quinoa suppliers to Malaysia were Bolivia, Peru and the U.S., with a combined 82% share of total imports.
In value terms, Singapore remains the key foreign market for quinoa exports from Malaysia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam, with a 4.5% share of total exports.
In 2020, the average quinoa export price amounted to $8,536 per ton, increasing by 9.7% against the previous year.
The average quinoa import price stood at $2,653 per ton in 2020, waning by -3.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the quinoa market in Malaysia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 92 - Quinoa

Country coverage:

  • Malaysia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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