Eastern Europe: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European pears and quinces market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, pears and quinces production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 29%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising 69% of total production. Romania, Belarus, Hungary and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Eastern Europe reduced to X tons per ha, shrinking by -5.5% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the pears and quinces yield remained at a lower figure. 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 expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of pears and quinces exported in Eastern Europe shrank to X tons, reducing by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 105%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland was the major exporter of pears and quinces in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 65% of total exports in 2022. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 25% share, followed by Lithuania (4.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pears and quinces exports from Poland stood at +10.8%. At the same time, Belarus (+23.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +23.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Lithuania (-16.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+26 p.p.) and Belarus (+20 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Lithuania (-43.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest pears and quinces supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to +4.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+20.2% per year) and Lithuania (-19.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-2.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were imported in Eastern Europe; approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the key importer of pears and quinces, constituting 46% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 25% share, followed by Poland (9%) and Romania (6.2%). The Czech Republic (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears and quinces in Eastern Europe, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at -6.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+18.1% per year) and Poland (+5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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