Japan: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Japan

The Japanese pears and quinces market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Japan

In value terms, pears and quinces production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Japan declined to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. The pears and quinces yield peaked 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 harvested area of pears and quinces in Japan reached X ha, with an increase of 1.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. 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 failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of pears and quinces increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +47.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +44.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Japan, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled +20.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-8.2% per year) and Thailand (+27.3% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Japan, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled +18.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-6.9% per year) and Thailand (+22.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -12.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Japan

Pears and quinces imports into Japan reduced notably to X kg in 2022, with a decrease of -99.2% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 302% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 314% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Madagascar (X kg) was the main supplier of pears and quinces to Japan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Madagascar stood at -65.2%.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Japan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Madagascar stood at +58.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 998% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a significant expansion. As a result, import price reached 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 Madagascar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Madagascar amounted to +354.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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