Eastern Europe: Quince Market 2024

Quince Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European quince market contracted to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Quince Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, quince production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Moldova, Hungary, Bulgaria and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In 2022, the average quince yield in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the quince yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 quinces in Eastern Europe totaled X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. 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.

Quince Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, exports of quinces in Eastern Europe soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons) and Moldova (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Latvia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest quince supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Bulgaria ($X), Romania ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Moldova and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Quince Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of quinces decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, quince imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the main importer of quinces in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%), Latvia (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Russia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Romania saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported quinces in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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