Italy: Quince Market 2024

Quince Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian quince market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a pronounced decline. Quince consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Quince Production in Italy

In value terms, quince production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Quince production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average quince yield in Italy reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The quince yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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.

In 2022, the quince harvested area in Italy stood at X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The quince harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of quinces increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, quince exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to X.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for quince exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of quinces decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Croatia (X tons) constituted the largest quince supplier to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Croatia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Croatia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest quince suppliers to Italy, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, quince import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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