Japan: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Japan

The Japanese pears and quinces market declined slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Japan

In value terms, pears and quinces production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Japan shrank slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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 harvested area of pears and quinces in Japan reduced modestly to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of pears and 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, total exports indicated a strong expansion 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), threefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, approx. X kg of pears and quinces were imported into Japan; reducing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Madagascar (X kg) was the main supplier of pears and quinces to Japan, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Madagascar was relatively modest.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Madagascar was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded significant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Madagascar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Korea amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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