Austria: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Austria

The Austrian pears and quinces market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Austria

In value terms, pears and quinces production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 142%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pears and quinces yield in Austria surged to X tons per ha, jumping by 35% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 100%. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 in Austria shrank modestly to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Austria

For the fifth consecutive year, Austria recorded growth in shipments abroad of pears and quinces, which increased by 0.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 193% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Austria, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +19.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+211.8% per year) and Slovenia (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Austria, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +23.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+210.2% per year) and Slovenia (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Slovakia (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, pears and quinces imports into Austria soared to X tons, with an increase of 15% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Austria, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Serbia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +96.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest pears and quinces suppliers to Austria, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Serbia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +91.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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