EU: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in the EU

The EU quince market stood at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Production in the EU

In value terms, quince production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 32% 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 Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of quince production, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, quince production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain (X tons), threefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Spain (-0.6% per year) and Romania (+0.0% per year).

The average quince yield dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 7.7%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the quince 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 the European Union reached X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 7.9%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports in the EU

Quince exports declined to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -10.2% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 68%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Greece (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly 87% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - France (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up 8.2% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +105.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 75% of total exports. Greece, Germany, France and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +100.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of quinces decreased by -11.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 70%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) was the main importer of quinces in the European Union, achieving 58% of total import. Spain (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Portugal (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +70.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported quinces in the European Union, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Austria totaled +26.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.8% per year) and Romania (+7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -10.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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