How much quinoa does Bolivia produce and export?
Bolivia is the 2nd largest producer of quinoa: 50,262 tonnes in 2024, 30% of the world's 165,893 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $85.9 million in 2024, 29% of world exports of quinoa (HS 100850) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 37% of its quinoa exports by value.
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Bolivia's quinoa production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 50,262 tonnes | 30% | -2.9% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70% | 45% | 46% | 40% | 30% |
Bolivia's quinoa exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $85.9 million | 29% | 30,376 t | $2,827 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 100850 (Quinoa).
Where Bolivia's quinoa goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Bolivia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32M | 37% |
| Germany | $13M | 16% |
| China | $9M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $6M | 6.9% |
| France | $3M | 3.7% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Bolivia quinoa: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/BOL/quinoa/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.