On Sunday 22 February the Challapata market price for white quinoa went down further, and reached the same price level as black quinoa, 900 Bolivianos per quintal (US$2.91 per kg). So far, the lowest price for white quinoa since January 2014 was US$3.17 per kg.
Many producers keep their stocks of white quinoa in the communities, where they maintain a stable price level of 1400 Bolivianos per quintal (US$ 4.53).
On the Challapata market, red quinoa closed at 1300 Bolivianos per quintal, equivalent to US$4.20 per kg.