Asia: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Asia

In 2022, the Asian pears and quinces market decreased by less than 0.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Asia

In value terms, pears and quinces production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 24%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pears and quinces production was China (X tons), accounting for 89% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

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

The average pears and quinces yield contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -2.6% 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 being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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.

The pears and quinces harvested area dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 2.4%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of pears and quinces, when their volume decreased by -13.3% to X tons. Total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 -20.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the largest exporter of pears and quinces, mixing up 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), constituting a 16% share of total exports. South Korea (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of pears and quinces. At the same time, Turkey (+13.7%) and South Korea (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +13.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Turkey (+11 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of China (-7.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest pears and quinces supplier in Asia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +4.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+4.1% per year) and Turkey (+12.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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

In 2022, overseas purchases of pears and quinces decreased by -8.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -10.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons), distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main importers of pears and quinces, together constituting 68% of total imports. The Philippines (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (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, Israel (+15.3%), Thailand (+7.4%), the Philippines (+6.0%), Saudi Arabia (+5.3%), India (+5.1%) and the United Arab Emirates (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012-2022. Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-1.9%), Kazakhstan (-2.7%), Singapore (-3.2%), Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.0%) and Vietnam (-11.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Thailand, Indonesia, Israel, Saudi Arabia, India and the Philippines increased by +4.7, +4, +1.6, +1.5, +1.5 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears and quinces in Asia, comprising 24% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 7.7% share.

In Indonesia, pears and quinces imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+9.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -13.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($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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