Pears And Quinces Market

The article provides detailed insights into the global pears and quinces market, showcasing trends in consumption, production, imports, and exports from 2012 to 2022. It includes data on the leading countries in terms of consumption, production, and trade, as well as the average prices and growth rates over the years. Forecasts up to 2030 suggest continued growth in market volume and value, indicating opportunities for players in the industry to capitalize on the increasing demand worldwide.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for pears and quinces worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 30M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $39.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Pear And Quince

For the fourth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in consumption of pears and quinces, which increased by 1.1% to 27M tons in 2022. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the consumption volume increased by 4.1% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The global pears and quinces market size shrank to $30.9B in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $31.3B in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

China (19M tons) remains the largest pears and quinces consuming country worldwide, accounting for 71% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey (638K tons), more than tenfold. Italy (575K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 2.1% share.

In China, pears and quinces consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Turkey (+1.4% per year) and Italy (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($21.1B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($1B). It was followed by the United States.

In China, the pears and quinces market expanded at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Italy (+3.9% per year) and the United States (+0.2% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of pears and quinces per capita consumption in 2022 were China (13 kg per person), Italy (9.7 kg per person) and Turkey (7.5 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +0.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Pear And Quince

For the fourth year in a row, the global market recorded growth in production of pears and quinces, which increased by 1.1% to 27M tons in 2022. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 4.3%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. The general positive trend in terms output was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and a mild expansion in yield figures.

In value terms, pears and quinces production fell modestly to $31.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $32.2B in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production By Country

China (19M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pears and quinces production, accounting for 72% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (749K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (595K tons), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +1.2%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+2.6% per year) and Argentina (-3.5% per year).

Yield

In 2022, the global average pears and quinces yield stood at 18 tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Harvested Area

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pears and quinces production worldwide dropped modestly to 1.5M ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 1.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production attained the peak figure at 1.6M ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Imports

World Imports of Pear And Quince

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of pears and quinces decreased by -3.8% to 2.5M tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.8M tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports fell modestly to $2.8B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3B. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

Germany (182K tons), Indonesia (178K tons), Russia (172K tons), the Netherlands (141K tons), Brazil (133K tons), the UK (115K tons), France (114K tons), Italy (110K tons), Belarus (89K tons), Hong Kong SAR (78K tons), the United States (74K tons) and Spain (70K tons) represented roughly 58% of total imports in 2022. Thailand (69K tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces importing markets worldwide were Indonesia ($263M), Germany ($253M) and the Netherlands ($181M), together accounting for 25% of global imports. The UK, Italy, Russia, France, Brazil, the United States, Thailand, Spain, Hong Kong SAR and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $1,107 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,192 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($1,566 per ton), while Belarus ($410 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+6.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Pear And Quince

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of pears and quinces, when their volume decreased by -4% to 2.7M tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.8M tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports declined to $2.7B in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at $2.8B in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (444K tons), the Netherlands (410K tons), Belgium (342K tons), South Africa (288K tons) and Argentina (272K tons) was the major exporter of pears and quinces in the world, mixing up 65% of total export. The following exporters - Portugal (119K tons), Chile (116K tons), Turkey (111K tons), Poland (108K tons), the United States (107K tons), Spain (106K tons) and Italy (55K tons) - together made up 27% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +15.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces supplying countries worldwide were the Netherlands ($503M), China ($495M) and Belgium ($311M), with a combined 49% share of global exports. South Africa, Argentina, the United States, Chile, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +12.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $999 per ton in 2022, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 15%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,126 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,514 per ton), while Poland ($473 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform