Quinoa production in Bhutan
In 2024 Bhutan produced 40 t of quinoa, the 4th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 102 t in 2020. Area harvested: 36 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 40 t
- World rank
- 4 of 4
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 102 t
- 2020
Quinoa in Bhutan, 2020–2024 (tonnes)
Bhutan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 0.9 (+22%)
- kg per person
- 0.05
- world 0.02
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of quinoa
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | +208% | 36 | 1.11 |
| 2023 | 13 | −28% | 10 | 1.30 |
| 2022 | 18 | −53% | 14 | 1.29 |
| 2021 | 38 | −63% | 36 | 1.06 |
| 2020 | 102 | — | 90 | 1.13 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1 t USD 3,000
- Importer rank
- 118 of 129
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of quinoa in Bhutan?
Bhutan produced 40 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of quinoa?
Bhutan ranked 4th of 4 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Peru with 69.0% of the world total.
What is the yield of quinoa in Bhutan?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (40 t from 36 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does Bhutan export or import quinoa?
In 2024 Bhutan reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 3,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.