Eastern Asia: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian pears and quinces market amounted to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, pears and quinces production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

China (X tons) remains the largest pears and quinces producing country in Eastern Asia, comprising approx. 97% of total volume.

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

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Eastern Asia reduced modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -2% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 11%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly 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 total area harvested in terms of pears and quinces production in Eastern Asia shrank slightly to X ha, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2.1%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were exported in Eastern Asia; with a decrease of -11.9% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 -22.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), mixing up a 5.5% share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of pears and quinces. At the same time, South Korea (+5.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +5.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of South Korea (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest pears and quinces supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 27%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.5%).

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were imported in Eastern Asia; with a decrease of -1.6% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR represented the major importer of pears and quinces in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 74% of total imports in 2022. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by China (X tons). All these countries together held near 24% share of total imports. Macao SAR (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Hong Kong SAR decreased at an average annual rate of -1.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, China (+17.3%) and Macao SAR (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +17.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+9.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Hong Kong SAR (-4.8 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces importing markets in Eastern Asia were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +21.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 13%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Macao SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Macao SAR (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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