Azerbaijan: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani quince market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, declining by -4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Quince Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, quince production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 67% against the previous year. Quince production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of quinces in Azerbaijan contracted modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -2.2% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average quince yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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 quince harvested area in Azerbaijan shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to quince production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Quince Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, quince exports from Azerbaijan soared to X tons, increasing by 36% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 161%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, quince exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 285% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Kazakhstan (X tons), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +26.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+0.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+22.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for quinces exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +25.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+26.1% per year) and Ukraine (+5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quince export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Ukraine (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, purchases abroad of quinces increased by 128% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 772%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,510% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of quince to Azerbaijan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled -20.5%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinces to Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled -13.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 85%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +8.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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