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In 2020, the United States imported around USD 168.9 million worth of chia seeds from the rest of the world, and Germany was the second major importer of chia seeds with USD 112.2 million. The market is likely to witness tremendous growth in North America from 2023 to 2028.
Did you know? Paraguay is currently the world's leading exporter of chia, generating a production volume of 50,000 tons last year. Our country is not only the world's largest supplier of chia, but also, when taking into account the remaining stock from 2022 (approximately 5,000 tons), it could cover up to 60% of the global demand. Chia production in Paraguay began its boom in mid-2011, when world food experts highlighted the nutritional values of this superfood. At the beginning, exports barely reached 20 t
The specialization in the production of this "superfood" (labeled by the USA), by Paraguayan companies the price and the quality that is achieved through the production systems have been fundamental to set Paraguay as one of the biggest suppliers of Chia Seeds worldwide.