Ireland: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Ireland

The Irish quince market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw a sharp decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Quince Production in Ireland

In value terms, quince production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 64%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of quinces in Ireland amounted to less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of quinces in Ireland totaled less than X ha, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Quince Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, approx. X kg of quinces were exported from Ireland; standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quince exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for quince exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +500.0%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for quinces exports from Ireland.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +200.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -29.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2021 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -50.0% per year.

Quince Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of quinces decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 4,087%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 3,932%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Ireland, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X kg), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to -8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-29.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+21.3% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinces to Ireland, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled -12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-28.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quince import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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