Italy: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian pears and quinces market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Italy

In value terms, pears and quinces production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Italy skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 64% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 total area harvested in terms of pears and quinces production in Italy contracted modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Italy

For the fourth consecutive year, Italy recorded decline in overseas shipments of pears and quinces, which decreased by -14.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from Italy, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, the UK, Albania, Hungary and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Italy, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-6.9% per year) and Austria (-1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -22.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, imports of pears and quinces into Italy dropped rapidly to X tons, which is down by -15.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +61.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Italy, together comprising 62% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), Argentina ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +24.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, declining by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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