Iran: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Iran

The Iranian quince market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Quince consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Quince Production in Iran

In value terms, quince production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 45%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of quinces in Iran reduced to X tons per ha, which is down by -1.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 9.1%. The quince yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 quince harvested area in Iran amounted to X ha in 2022, increasing by 1.7% against the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, quince harvested area decreased by -1.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to quince production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Quince Exports

Exports from Iran

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of quinces increased by 15% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 486%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 351%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from Iran, accounting for a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, quince exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman stood at +39.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+33.3% per year) and Armenia (-21.7% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for quinces exports from Iran, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Armenia ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at +56.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (-8.3% per year) and Kuwait (+38.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Armenia (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2020, the amount of quinces imported into Iran shrank slightly to X kg, dropping by -4.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, quince imports amounted to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of quince to Iran, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2019 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at -4.7%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinces to Iran.

From 2019 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the last one-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2019 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +4.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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