Amaranth Price Trend and Forecast 2026-2027

The US paid the most for amaranth in Q2 2026: USD 1,739/MT, up 1.8% from USD 1,708 in Q1. The health-food demand kept things firm there, and that's not letting up anytime soon. Worldwide, the average moved up 1.9%, to USD 1,345/MT from USD 1,320, largely because the gluten-free and ancient-grain demand kept climbing across every market we track. What about H2 2026? We'd expect a global average somewhere in the USD 1,330-1,445/MT range, with the health-food and specialty-flour demand doing most of the work.

Amaranth is an ancient grain crop, grown for its protein-rich, gluten-free seed rather than as a leafy vegetable, though the two uses share the same plant family. Peru and Mexico are its traditional growing heartlands, tracing back to pre-Columbian cultivation, while India has built up substantial modern acreage of its own. Food-grade amaranth feeds specialty flours, breakfast cereals, and puffed snacks, most of it destined for the health-conscious consumers in North America and Europe who can't or won't eat wheat. Three things move the price more than anything else: the harvest yields out of Peru and Mexico, the gluten-free and ancient-grain demand in the developed markets, and how much acreage farmers plant each season relative to the more established crops.

What makes amaranth an interesting crop to track is how small the global trade actually is compared to something like wheat or corn. That smallness cuts both ways. It means a single strong or weak harvest in Peru can move prices noticeably more than the same percentage shift would in a bigger commodity market, but it also means the total dollar value at stake stays modest by agricultural standards. Most of the growth in this market over the past decade has come from the demand side rather than the supply side, as more consumers in wealthier countries have discovered amaranth as an alternative to wheat flour and other gluten-containing grains. Food manufacturers have also started blending amaranth flour into multi-grain products rather than selling it purely as a standalone specialty item, which has broadened the demand base beyond the strict gluten-free niche it started in.

Amaranth Price Forecast for 2026

Supply and demand should stay moderately tight through H2 2026, as the gluten-free demand keeps outrunning the acreage growers are willing to commit to a crop that's still a niche compared to wheat or corn. Peru and Mexico's harvests came in roughly on trend through H1, and that should continue. The US market, which imports the bulk of what it consumes, is likely to keep paying the steepest premium of the four.

One thing worth watching is how quickly Indian acreage keeps expanding. India has been the fastest-growing amaranth producer among the four markets we track, and if that growth continues at its recent pace, it could start to ease some of the tightness that's kept prices climbing elsewhere. Indian growers have also been improving yields through better seed varieties, which means the acreage figures alone may understate how much additional supply is actually reaching the market each season.

What could push prices higher? A weaker Peruvian or Mexican harvest, or a stronger-than-expected surge in gluten-free demand. What could pull them lower? Farmers shifting more acreage into amaranth to chase the higher returns, which would ease the tightness that's been supporting prices, or a faster-than-expected expansion of Indian acreage.

For the Quarter Ending June 2026

Amaranth Prices Q2 2026:

• Peru: USD 1,273/MT
• Mexico: USD 1,347/MT
• India: USD 1,057/MT
• United States: USD 1,739/MT

Amaranth Prices in Peru

Peru's amaranth growers saw firm export demand this quarter, and the gain came to 1.9%, USD 1,249/MT to USD 1,273. Traders reported no real supply concerns despite the steady price climb, and shipments to the US and Europe kept moving on schedule.

Why did the price of Amaranth change in Q2 2026 in Peru?

The export demand to North American and European buyers stayed firm, and that's really the whole story this quarter.

Amaranth Prices in Mexico

USD 1,347/MT. That's where Mexico landed in Q2, up 1.9% from USD 1,322 in Q1. The export demand held firm, and the harvest-related costs edged higher right alongside it.

Why did the price of Amaranth change in Q2 2026 in Mexico?

The export demand held firm, and the harvest-linked costs firmed just enough to nudge things higher.

Amaranth Prices in India

India gained 1.9% to USD 1,057/MT, the growing domestic acreage keeping it the most affordable market even as the demand firmed.

Why did the price of Amaranth change in Q2 2026 in India?

India's acreage kept expanding, which is exactly why it stayed the cheapest of the four markets even as the demand ticked up.

Amaranth Prices in United States

The US climbed 1.8% to USD 1,739/MT, the health-food demand continuing to build through the period. Specialty-food retailers reported another quarter of steady sell-through.

Why did the price of Amaranth change in Q2 2026 in United States?

The gluten-free and ancient-grain demand kept building, and that alone explains most of the move here.

For the Quarter Ending March 2026

Amaranth Prices Q1 2026:

• Peru: USD 1,249/MT
• Mexico: USD 1,322/MT
• India: USD 1,037/MT
• United States: USD 1,708/MT

Amaranth Prices in Peru

Peru gained 1.9% to USD 1,249/MT, the export demand firming as the year opened.

Why did the price of Amaranth change in Q1 2026 in Peru?

The export demand firmed as the year opened, and the harvest-related costs edged higher right alongside it.

Amaranth Prices in Mexico

Mexican amaranth rose 1.8% to USD 1,322/MT, the export demand firming with the new year.

Why did the price of Amaranth change in Q1 2026 in Mexico?

The export demand firmed with the new year, tracking the North American health-food buying closely.

Amaranth Prices in India

India gained 1.9% to USD 1,037/MT, the acreage expansion keeping the supply ample even as the demand built.

Why did the price of Amaranth change in Q1 2026 in India?

The acreage kept expanding, and that kept a lid on the gain even as the domestic and export demand both firmed.

Amaranth Prices in United States

The US climbed 1.8% to USD 1,708/MT, the health-food demand building through the quarter.

Why did the price of Amaranth change in Q1 2026 in United States?

The health-food demand built through the quarter, and the import-linked costs firmed alongside it.

Quarterly Amaranth Price Trends

The global average climbed steadily across the window, from USD 1,250/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,345 by Q2 2026, a net gain of about 7.6%. Every quarter posted a gain, reflecting the steady gluten-free and health-food demand across every market we track, even as India's expanding acreage kept the broader climb from running any hotter than it did. It's worth noting that none of the six quarters saw anything close to a sharp move in either direction, which is fairly typical for a niche grain market with a small but dependable buyer base.

What was Amaranth Price in 2025?

2025 was a steady year for amaranth. Starting near USD 1,250/MT in Q1, the global average finished 2025 at USD 1,296, a gain of about 3.7%. The health-food demand held consistent all year across every market we track, without the acceleration that showed up once 2026 got underway, and the pattern looked orderly in every one of the four regions we cover.

Amaranth Prices in Peru in 2025

Peruvian prices moved from about USD 1,180/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,226 by Q4, up roughly 3.9%, as the export demand built steadily through each quarter of the year.

Amaranth Prices in Mexico in 2025

Mexican prices climbed from USD 1,250/MT in Q1 to USD 1,298 by Q4, a 3.8% gain, tracking the steady North American health-food demand.

Amaranth Prices in India in 2025

Indian prices rose from USD 980/MT in Q1 to USD 1,018 by Q4, up 3.9%, the strongest in percentage terms even as India stayed the most affordable of the four markets throughout the year.

Amaranth Prices in United States in 2025

US prices moved from USD 1,620/MT in Q1 to USD 1,678 by Q4, a 3.6% gain, the mildest of the four markets even as it carried the highest absolute price on the import-dependent health-food demand.

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We keep a continuous eye on the amaranth prices wherever it's grown or consumed at scale, tracing causation through the Peruvian and Mexican harvest yields, the gluten-free and ancient-grain demand in the developed markets, and the acreage decisions farmers make each planting season. Our analysts check in on all four of these markets every month, so the figures here reflect the most recent data we have, and we keep an especially close eye on Indian acreage growth given how quickly it's been reshaping the supply picture. Need pricing data, bespoke market analysis, or procurement advisory? Reach out to our team.