EU: Quinoa Market 2024

Quinoa Market Size in the EU

The EU quinoa market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Quinoa Production in the EU

In value terms, quinoa production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Spain (X tons) remains the largest quinoa producing country in the European Union, accounting for X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Spain stood at X%.

In 2022, the average yield of quinoa in the European Union contracted modestly to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the quinoa yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of quinoa production in the European Union amounted to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Quinoa Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of quinoa decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quinoa exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) was the key exporter of quinoa in the European Union, achieving X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Austria (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Quinoa Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, quinoa imports in the European Union expanded slightly to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quinoa imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of quinoa imports in 2022 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together recording X% of total import. Austria (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest quinoa importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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