South America Chia Seed Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South American Chia Seed Market Report is Segmented by Country Into Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. The Report Analyzes the Production (Volume), Consumption (Value and Volume), and Trade in Terms of Import (Value and Volume), Export (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Volume in (Metric Tons) and Value in (USD) for all the Above Segments.

South America Chia Seed Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South America Chia Seeds Market Size

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South America Chia Seeds Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
Market Size (2025) USD 108.30 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 189.67 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 11.86 %

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South America Chia Seeds Market Analysis

The South America Chia Seeds Market size is estimated at USD 108.30 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 189.67 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 11.86% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The South American chia seeds market is characterized by significant production and export activities, with the region holding a prominent position globally due to its favorable climate and large-scale cultivation. Three key factors driving the market are the increasing popularity of vegan protein-based food, the growing use of chia seeds in the food industry, and their increased utilization as animal feed. Chia seeds' drought tolerance makes them an ideal crop for lower rainfall areas in South America. Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina are the major suppliers of chia seeds in the region.

Paraguay has gradually increased its production to become the world's largest producer of chia seeds with 49,000 metric tons in 2023, according to the Paraguayan Chamber of Sesame Exporters (Capexse). The crop is mainly cultivated in Canindeyú and expands to other areas due to suitable soil conditions. In Paraguay, chia is used as a rotational crop, planted and harvested in the winter months between soybean crops. Bolivia also expanded its chia cultivation area, reaching 22,635 hectares with a production volume of 11,544 metric tons as of 2024, according to the Agencia Boliviana de Información (ABI). Bolivia utilizes high-altitude regions suitable for quality production.

Argentina is also strengthening its chia production and trade, with its infrastructure and agricultural technologies driving the chia seed market in the region. The region is projected to maintain its dominant position in the global chia seed market in the coming years, supported by favorable growing conditions and increasing production capabilities across multiple countries.

   

South America Chia Seeds Market News

  • September 2024: Grupo Pereira SA (GPSA) announced a modern sesame and chia processing plant in northern Paraguay with an initial capacity of 3,000 tons and plans to expand further. This plant aims to help local farmers diversify crops, providing technical assistance, inputs, and export opportunities through international certification.
  • October 2021: Benexia, a leading player in the chia industry, introduced encapsulated chia oil. This product represents a shift from selling raw seeds to developing value-added products for diverse applications, such as dietary supplements and functional foods.

South America Chia Seeds Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 High Export Potential of the Region
    • 4.2.2 Rising Demand for Plant-Based Proteins
    • 4.2.3 Government Incentives for Small Farmers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Lack of Established Local Markets
    • 4.3.2 Competition from Alternative Superfoods
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Geography
    • 5.1.1 Bolivia
    • 5.1.1.1 Production Analysis (Volume)
    • 5.1.1.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.2 Argentina
    • 5.1.2.1 Production Analysis (Volume)
    • 5.1.2.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.3 Ecuador
    • 5.1.3.1 Production Analysis (Volume)
    • 5.1.3.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.4 Paraguay
    • 5.1.4.1 Production Analysis (Volume)
    • 5.1.4.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.4.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.5 Peru
    • 5.1.5.1 Production Analysis (Volume)
    • 5.1.5.2 Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.5 Price Trend Analysis

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America Chia Seeds Industry Segmentation

Chia seeds are derived from the desert plant 'Salvia hispanica', which is a member of the mint family. Salvia hispanica seed is often sold under its common name 'chia'. The report defines chia seeds as a commodity in terms of the end-users. South America's chia seed market report analyzes the production (volume), consumption (value and volume), and trade in terms of import (value and volume), export (value and volume), and price trend analysis. The report offers the market size and forecasts in terms of volume in Metric Tons and value in USD for all the above segments.

Geography Bolivia Production Analysis (Volume)
Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Argentina Production Analysis (Volume)
Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Ecuador Production Analysis (Volume)
Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Paraguay Production Analysis (Volume)
Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Peru Production Analysis (Volume)
Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value)
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
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South America Chia Seeds Market Research FAQs

How big is the South America Chia Seeds Market?

The South America Chia Seeds Market size is expected to reach USD 108.30 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 11.86% to reach USD 189.67 million by 2030.

What is the current South America Chia Seeds Market size?

In 2025, the South America Chia Seeds Market size is expected to reach USD 108.30 million.

What years does this South America Chia Seeds Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South America Chia Seeds Market size was estimated at USD 95.46 million. The report covers the South America Chia Seeds Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Chia Seeds Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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