Challapata Market Update, 28.9.2014

On 28 September the price for white quinoa was still 1450 Bolivianos per quintal (US$4.65 per kg) Red quinoa closed at 1400 Bolivianos per quintal, equivalent to US$4.49 per kg. Black quinoa is still traded for 900 Bolivianos per quintal (US$2.88).
The price for white quinoa is still low. Producers are cautious and prefer to wait for prices to rise again instead of selling their quinoa now.