EU: Quince Market 2024

Quince Market Size in the EU

The EU quince market totaled $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Production in the EU

In value terms, quince production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of quince production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, quince production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (X tons), with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, quince production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In 2022, the average quince yield in the European Union dropped to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the quince yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of quinces production in the European Union stood at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Quince Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, quince exports in the European Union fell to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the Netherlands (X tons), Greece (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together reaching X% of total export. France (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest quince supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Greece, Germany, France and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quinces decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of quince imports in 2022 were Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. France (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Italy (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Belgium and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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