Australia and Oceania: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the pears and quinces market in Australia and Oceania, when its value decreased by -2.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, pears and quinces production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 8.3%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest pears and quinces producing country in Australia and Oceania, comprising approx. 83% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), fivefold.

In Australia, pears and quinces production declined by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Australia and Oceania stood at X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1.8%. Over the period under review, the pears and quinces yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, shrinking by -3.3% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 7% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, pears and quinces exports in Australia and Oceania declined slightly to X tons, flattening at 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period 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 2018 with an increase of 21%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the major exporter of pears and quinces, creating 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), achieving a 30% share of total exports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of pears and quinces. New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. New Zealand (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -1.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +8.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+8.1%).

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of pears and quinces decreased by -6.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 17% 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 rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) represented the major importer of pears and quinces, generating 48% of total imports. Australia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by New Caledonia (X tons), Fiji (X tons) and French Polynesia (X tons). All these countries together held near 45% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of +3.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Fiji ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Australia, with a CAGR of +8.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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