Spain: Quinoa Market 2025

Quinoa Market Size in Spain

The Spanish quinoa market dropped to $X in 2021, which is down by -11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. Quinoa consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Quinoa Production in Spain

In value terms, quinoa production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 142% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of quinoa in Spain was estimated at X tons per ha, increasing by 4.2% against 2020. Overall, the yield, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average quinoa yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of quinoa were harvested in Spain; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 108% against the previous year. The quinoa harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Quinoa Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of quinoa were exported from Spain; increasing by 3.1% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 942% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quinoa exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for quinoa exports from Spain, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, quinoa exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +234.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+55.2% per year) and Portugal (+55.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for quinoa exports from Spain, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +150.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+46.6% per year) and Portugal (+41.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quinoa export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -21.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 the Philippines (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quinoa Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, purchases abroad of quinoa decreased by -16.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 205% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quinoa imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 312% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of quinoa imports to Spain, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +70.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Bolivia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest quinoa suppliers to Spain, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of +61.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average quinoa import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -15.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 48% 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 remained at a 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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