Canada: Quince Market Overview 2021

Quince Market Size in Canada

In 2019, the Canadian quince market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Quince consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Quince Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2019, overseas shipments of quinces decreased by -X% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports dropped notably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X kg) was the main destination for quince exports from Canada, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average quince export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted mild growth. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Slovenia.

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Slovenia amounted to X% per year.

Quince Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2019, overseas purchases of quinces increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quince imports soared to $X in 2019. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and South Africa (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of quince imports to Canada, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Canada, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Chile (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average quince import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quinces in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of quince consumption in 2019 were Turkey (167K tonnes), China (125K tonnes) and Uzbekistan (84K tonnes), with a combined 53% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Iran, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Argentina, the Netherlands, Russia, Algeria and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the largest producers of quinces in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of quince production in 2019 were Turkey (181K tonnes), China (125K tonnes) and Uzbekistan (85K tonnes), with a combined 55% share of global production. Iran, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Argentina, the Netherlands, Algeria and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of quinces to Canada?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($264K) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Canada, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($119K), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 14% share.

What is the average export price for quinces in Canada?

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In 2018, the average quince export price amounted to $1,368 per tonne, increasing by 17% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quinces in Canada?

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In 2019, the average quince import price amounted to $1,152 per tonne, surging by 5.7% against the previous year.