Asia-Pacific: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific pears and quinces market decreased by -0.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pears And Quinces Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, pears and quinces production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 24%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest pears and quinces producing country in Asia-Pacific, comprising approx. 94% of total volume.

In China, pears and quinces production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Asia-Pacific contracted modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -2% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year. 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 Asia-Pacific reduced modestly to X ha, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 1.9%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were exported in Asia-Pacific; shrinking by -11.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports dropped to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -21.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), achieving a 5.4% share of total exports. Australia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of pears and quinces. At the same time, South Korea (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +5.3% from 2012-2022. Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of South Korea (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest pears and quinces supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +4.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+4.1% per year) and Australia (-1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 26%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X 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 leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas purchases of pears and quinces decreased by -11.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Indonesia represented the largest importer of pears and quinces in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 34% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons), together comprising a 48% share of total imports. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pears and quinces imports into Indonesia stood at +2.8%. At the same time, Thailand (+7.4%), the Philippines (+6.0%) and India (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +7.4% from 2012-2022. Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-1.9%) and Vietnam (-11.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Indonesia (+7.1 p.p.), Thailand (+6.7 p.p.), India (+2.3 p.p.) and the Philippines (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Hong Kong SAR (-4.1 p.p.) and Vietnam (-12.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears and quinces in Asia-Pacific, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 9.8% share.

In Indonesia, pears and quinces imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+9.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -14.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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