France: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in France

The French pears and quinces market fell slightly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in France

In value terms, pears and quinces production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, 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 production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in France surged to X tons per ha, growing by 57% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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 pears and quinces production in France fell slightly to X ha, which is down by -4.3% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 9.5% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from France

Pears and quinces exports from France soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from France, with a combined 71% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Latvia, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 68% of total exports. The Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, the UK and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +29.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -18.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the UK (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of pears and quinces, when their volume decreased by -10% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to France, together accounting for 70% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the largest pears and quinces suppliers to France, together comprising 74% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +6.8%, 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

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -10.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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