China: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in China

The Chinese pears and quinces market was estimated at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Pears and quinces consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pears And Quinces Production in China

In value terms, pears and quinces production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 -1.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pears and quinces in China fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -1.9% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell modestly 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of pears and quinces in China declined modestly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2.3%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were exported from China; which is down by -13% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -25.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from China, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Malaysia, the Philippines, the United States, Singapore, Canada, the Netherlands, Bangladesh and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 64% of total exports. Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +20.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of pears and quinces, when their volume increased by 31% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 70%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Chile (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to China, together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +48.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Chile ($X) and New Zealand ($X) appeared to be the largest pears and quinces suppliers to China, with a combined 83% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Argentina, South Africa and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +48.4%, recorded 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

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 18% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pears and quinces import price increased by +104.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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