Israel: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Israel

The Israeli quince market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Quince Production in Israel

In value terms, quince production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% 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 -1.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 233%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average quince yield in Israel was estimated at X tons per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The quince yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the quince harvested area in Israel dropped to X ha, with a decrease of -11.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 104% against the previous year. The quince harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Quince Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of quinces, when their volume decreased by -7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 298%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, quince exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 186%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from Israel, with a 50% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +26.3%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for quinces exports from Israel, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled +16.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (-7.9%).

Quince Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, purchases abroad of quinces was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 297% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, quince imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 298%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Israel, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece totaled +34.0%.

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinces to Israel, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Greece amounted to +28.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average quince import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. 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.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Greece stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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