Australia: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Australia

The Australian pears and quinces market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Australia

In value terms, pears and quinces production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pears and quinces yield in Australia reached X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 0.3%. The pears and quinces yield peaked 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pears and quinces were harvested in Australia; declining by -3.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 7.7% against the previous year. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Australia

Pears and quinces exports from Australia shrank to X tons in 2022, which is down by -14% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 50%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Australia, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Indonesia (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand amounted to +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+13.6% per year) and Indonesia (-11.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from Australia were New Zealand ($X), Singapore ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for 62% of total exports. Canada, New Caledonia, Hong Kong SAR, the United States, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +60.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Australia

Pears and quinces imports into Australia was estimated at X tons in 2022, surging by 7% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Australia, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Australia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +6.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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