Albania: Quince Market 2020

Quince Market Size in Albania

The revenue of the quince market in Albania amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, quince consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the quince market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Quince Production in Albania

In value terms, quince production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, quince production continues to indicate an extraordinary increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, quince production reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In 2018, the average yield of quinces in Albania amounted to X ton per ha, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, quince yield increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the quince yield attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Quince harvested area in Albania totaled X ha in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the quince harvested area continues to indicate a temperate decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the quince harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the quince harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports from Albania

In 2018, the amount of quinces exported from Albania amounted to X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, quince exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Albania exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, quince exports continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, quince exports reached their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of quince exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Greece (X%) and Spain (X%). The following exporters - Azerbaijan (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest quince markets from Albania were the Netherlands ($X), Turkey ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the quince export price in Albania amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the quince export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. Albania export price peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports into Albania

In 2018, the amount of quinces imported into Albania amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, quince imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, quince imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, quince imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, quince imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, quince imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) represented the major importers of quinces, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Georgia (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iraq, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and Ireland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Austria, the Netherlands, France, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Albania, Iraq, Serbia and Georgia, which together accounted for a further X Arabia experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The quince import price in Albania stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the quince import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for quinces reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform