The 2008 crop is finally coming into the market.  The Bolivian quinoa farmers are beginning to sell their crops at 50% above last year’s crop.  Against all predictions, prices are continuing to climb.  This is a result of the 40% loss on the crops this year due to frosts in November and the 25-30% increase in demand. 

Bolivian exporters are also competing against Peruvian buyers who purchase raw quinoa to processing and sale in Peru.

-SN