Market Analysis

Information Notes, 9.5.2014

A screenshot of what is happening in the Peruvian quinoa sector concerning production, trade and policies, in May 2014: “Quinoa Peru

P1030442 Quinoa in Peru, Picture: Pedro Claver, May 2013

Challapata Market Update, 19.5.2014

Although the quinoa season 2014 has started with many more hectares and high yields, quinoa prices reach already 1,800 Bolivianos per quintal. The latest Challapata Market Update, 19 May 2014

Challapata Market Update, 15.5.2014

The Bolivian quinoa season has started and statistics show that prices tend to increase once more: Traders are concerned that this will affect the exports: Challapata Market Update, 15 May 2014

 

Quinoa Market Update Europe, 12.5.2014

Next to Bolivia, Peru gains in importance as the world’s most important quinoa producer/exporter: will Europe stay loyal to its original supplier Bolivia? Quinoa Market Update Europe 12 May 2014

…and the according prices to the European quinoa import figures: Historical Development of Import Price May 2014

Issue Brief, 28.1.2014

Is quinoa scarcity the result of speculation? Freek Jan Koekoek analysis the reasons for the sky-rocketing quinoa prices. Is the international demand too high? Is the Bolivian supply too little? Or do middlemen speculate too much?