Belarus: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Belarus

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Belarusian quince market, when its value decreased by -3.6% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Quince Production in Belarus

In value terms, quince production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average quince yield in Belarus fell modestly to X kg per ha, waning by -3% on the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 5.9% against the previous year. The quince yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of quinces production in Belarus expanded slightly to X ha, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, quince harvested area decreased by -1.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 9%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the quince harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of quinces was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 445%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 379% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from Belarus, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to -7.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for quinces exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to -3.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -29.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped notably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +4.0% per year.

Quince Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, approx. X tons of quinces were imported into Belarus; which is down by -30.5% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 1,392%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 900% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Belarus, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Azerbaijan (X tons), fivefold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (-5.8% per year) and Bulgaria (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinces to Belarus, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (+79.6% per year) and Bulgaria (+8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 77%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Greece ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and Azerbaijan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+90.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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