Greece: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Greece

The Greek pears and quinces market rose notably to $X in 2022, growing by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight descent. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Greece

In value terms, pears and quinces production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 49%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pears and quinces yield in Greece rose to X tons per ha, increasing by 1.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average 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 in Greece expanded notably to X ha in 2022, increasing by 6.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 12% against the previous year. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of pears and quinces were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 29%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from Greece, together accounting for 56% of total exports. Israel, Albania, Cyprus, Spain and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +66.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), Jordan ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Cyprus, Albania, Spain and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +60.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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 Romania (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of pears and quinces, when their volume decreased by -17.3% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.2%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Greece, together accounting for 67% of total imports. The Netherlands, Turkey, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Spain and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by North Macedonia (with a CAGR of +116.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Argentina ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest pears and quinces suppliers to Greece, with a combined 66% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Bulgaria, Turkey, Spain, Germany and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +101.8%, saw 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, shrinking by -10.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($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 (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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