Greece: Quince Market 2024

Quince Market Size in Greece

After two years of growth, the Greek quince market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Quince Production in Greece

In value terms, quince production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of quinces in Greece fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average quince yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The quince harvested area in Greece amounted to X ha in 2022, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to quince production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Quince Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of quinces were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from Greece, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, quince exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for quince exported from Greece were Romania ($X), Israel ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quince export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quince Imports

Imports into Greece

Quince imports into Greece dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinces to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quince import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted resilient growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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