Asia-Pacific is an import-dependent region for quinoa seeds. Japan is the largest quinoa seed importing country, importing 1,685 metric ton in 2016. The demand for quinoa increased 18 fold during the past decade, with annual production being 100,000 metric ton.
The health benefits of quinoa is one of the major driver for this market. The average protein content in quinoa is around 15% and it surpasses the protein content of wheat (with 12%) and that of rice (around 6%). It is very rich in protein content and is well balanced with vitamins, minerals, amino acid and, iron, in particular. Quinoa is gluten-free and ideal for people with digestive disorders. Therefore, it is increasingly being adopted by people in developing countries.
India Promotes Growing of Quinoa Seeds
In 2017, India encouraged over 50,000 farmers to take up cultivation of quinoa. Rajasthan State Seeds Corporation, which involved some farmers to grow quinoa seeds on an experimental basis, had managed to raise over 20,000 quintal of seed for 2017. The Corporation also plans to distribute the seeds to 50,000 or more farmers for growing.
Japan is One of the Largest Importers
Japan is one of the largest importers of quinoa seeds in the Asia-Pacific region. The country imported 1,685 metric ton in 2016.The major exporters of quinoa seeds to Japan are Peru, Bolivia, the United States, and Canada. Peru exported 592 metric ton to Japan in 2016.
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1. Introduction
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Key Findings of the Study
2. Research Scope & Methodology
2.1 Study Deliverables
2.2 Study Assumptions
2.3 Research Methodology
2.4 Research Phases
3. Market Dynamics
3.1 Drivers
3.1.1 Increased Promotions to Grow Quinoa
3.1.2 Health Benefits, Especially for the Developing Nations
3.2 Restraints
3.2.1 Weak Domestic Market
3.2.2 Quinoa Price Volatility and Supply Imbalance
3.2.3 Climatic Constraints
4. Market Segmentation, by Geography
4.1 China
4.1.1 Production Analysis
4.1.2 Consumption Analysis, Market Value and Price Trend
4.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
4.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
4.2 Japan
4.2.1 Production Analysis
4.2.2 Consumption Analysis, Market Value and Price Trend
4.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
4.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
4.3 Australia
4.3.1 Production Analysis
4.3.2 Consumption Analysis, Market Value and Price Trend
4.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
4.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
4.3.5 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
4.4 India
4.4.1 Production Analysis
4.4.2 Consumption Analysis, Market Value and Price Trend
4.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
4.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
4.4.5 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
5. Future of the Market
5.1 Industry Outlook
6. Appendix
7. Disclaimer
