Find GFSI-certified maca wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers on Nutrada offering raw and gelatinized maca powder in yellow, red, black, and mixed varieties from Peruvian origins. Filter by processing method, organic certification, and MOQ to compare suppliers and request wholesale quotes directly.
Find GFSI-certified maca wholesalers, manufacturers, and suppliers on Nutrada offering raw and gelatinized maca powder in yellow, red, black, and mixed varieties from Peruvian origins. Filter by processing method, organic certification, and MOQ to compare suppliers and request wholesale quotes directly.
| Field | Detail |
| Botanical name | Lepidium meyenii |
| Available forms | Root, Powder |
| Colors | Yellow, red, black, mixed |
| Processing | Raw (enzymes intact) or gelatinized (starch removed) |
| Common applications | Supplements, protein blends, energy drinks, wellness powders |
| Origins | Peru (Junín, Pasco), Bolivia |
| Harvest season | May to August |
| Certifications | EU Organic, USDA NOP, GFSI (BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000) |
| Packaging | 2x10 kg plastic bags in carton boxes |
| MOQ | 20 kg |
| Category | Superfoods |
Maca powder comes in four color variants and two processing forms. Specify both the color and processing method when ordering, since these are independent specifications and not interchangeable options.
| Color | Procurement profile | Common use |
| Yellow Maca | Mildest flavor, highest supply volume, most competitively priced | Smoothie blends, neutral supplement powders |
| Red Maca | Slightly sweeter, frequently organically certified | Women’s wellness products, premium health mixes |
| Black Maca | Strongest flavor, lowest supply volume, higher price | Sports nutrition and performance products |
| Mixed Maca | Blended ratio of all three colors | General wellness powders |
| Form | What it means for procurement | Best for |
| Raw | Enzymes intact, stronger flavor, lower digestibility, shorter shelf life | Clean-label products requiring unprocessed ingredients |
| Gelatinized | Starch removed through heat processing, milder flavor, improved digestibility | Capsules, protein bars, functional drinks |
Maca powder is also available as maca root and maca extract. For a full breakdown of color profiles and processing differences, you can read the blog article about Maca Types and Colors.
Peru exported over 3,000 tonnes of maca powder in 2024 according to SUNAT customs data, with the Netherlands and Germany among the top European destinations.
Furthermore, Peru supplies more than 95% of global maca, concentrated in the Junín and Pasco highlands at altitudes above 4,000 metres. Growing conditions at lower elevations do not produce equivalent quality, and Peruvian-origin maca carries a strong authenticity premium in EU and US markets. Confirm certificates of origin with suppliers before placing an order, regardless of stated provenance.
Harvest runs from May to August during the dry season, with roots sun-dried before processing into powder.
Bolivia and China produce smaller volumes; Bolivian certification infrastructure is less developed than Peru’s, and Chinese-cultivated maca carries a significant authenticity discount with EU and US buyers.
Maca powder is hygroscopic and sensitive to humidity, which makes packaging integrity a practical procurement concern. The standard bulk format is 2x10 kg plastic bags in carton boxes.
Certified organic maca comes mainly from Peru, where EU Organic and USDA NOP certification is widely available across both conventional and raw grades. However, if you are sourcing Bolivian maca powder, you’ll face a less developed certification infrastructure. Before ordering, verify that the supplier’s certification is current, as annual renewals can create short coverage gaps between cycles.
Various suppliers on the Nutrada platform offer private label maca powder. It is most commonly available in pouches of 100 g, 250 g, and 500 g and in capsule jars of 60 or 120 units.
If you’re buying directly from Peru, MOQs for private label runs are higher than for orders through European suppliers. Here too, it is important to specify whether your formula uses raw or gelatinized powder before placing your order. Not every supplier offers both types. Furthermore, the type you choose affects dosage weight, digestibility claims, and shelf life, and must be fixed before production starts.
Most maca powder manufacturers are based in Peru, processing directly from farm-level supply in Junín and Pasco. Standard documentation includes certificates of analysis, microbiological test reports, and nutrient profiles; confirm these are batch-specific before placing an order, not just available on request.
Nutrada lists GFSI-certified maca powder manufacturers from Peru and importers from Europe. Together, they cover raw and gelatinized types across conventional and organic supply. All maca powder wholesale orders on Nutrada are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
Last updated: Mar 9, 2026
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