Portugal: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese pears and quinces market shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate notable growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Portugal

In value terms, pears and quinces production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated mild growth 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pears and quinces yield in Portugal contracted to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pears and quinces yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, approx. X ha of pears and quinces were harvested in Portugal; almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, overseas shipments of pears and quinces were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate increase 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from Portugal, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Spain, Libya, Italy and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Brazil ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from Portugal worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Libya, Italy and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Libya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of pears and quinces, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Portugal, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Chile and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), South Africa ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest pears and quinces suppliers to Portugal, with a combined X% share of total imports. Chile, Belgium and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Belgium, 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

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable 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 average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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