Eastern Europe: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Eastern Europe

After three years of growth, the East European quince market decreased by -1.8% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Quince Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, quince production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -3.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), with a combined 72% share of total production. Hungary, Moldova, Latvia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of quinces in Eastern Europe amounted to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the quince yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Eastern Europe shrank modestly to X ha, with a decrease of -2.4% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Quince Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Quince exports soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 28% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, quince exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented roughly 80% of total exports in 2022. Poland (X tons) took a 7.7% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Moldova (7.7%). The following exporters - Latvia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - each resulted at a 3.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +50.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest quince supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Bulgaria ($X), Romania ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 83% share of total exports. Poland, Moldova, Latvia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +56.2%, saw 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 export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5% against the previous year. Export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of quinces decreased by -9.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, quince imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main importer of quinces, comprising 62% of total imports. Romania (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 30% share of total imports. Poland (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+15.3%), Latvia (+12.1%), Bulgaria (+8.6%) and Romania (+7.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Romania increased by +2.1 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported quinces in Eastern Europe, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 4.8% share.

In Russia, quince imports increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (+7.2% per year) and Poland (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 16%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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