Germany: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German pears and quinces market decreased by -5.3% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Pears And Quinces Production in Germany

In value terms, pears and quinces production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 +0.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 94%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Germany amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 2.8% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

The pears and quinces harvested area in Germany was estimated at X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in overseas shipments of pears and quinces, which decreased by -8.5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from Germany, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Germany, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria stood at -6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-6.4% per year) and Poland (-2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 Poland (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of pears and quinces increased by 3% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Germany, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Germany, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+29.4% per year) and Italy (-7.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 16%. 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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