Kazakhstan: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kazakh quince market, when its value increased by 6.6% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Quince Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, quince production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% 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 -7.0% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 175% against the previous year. Quince production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of quinces in Kazakhstan stood at X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, quince yield decreased by -3.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average quince 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 Kazakhstan reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, waning by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The quince harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of quinces increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 324% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from Kazakhstan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at -17.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to -13.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quince export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, quince export price increased by +9.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 58% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +5.7% per year.

Quince Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, quince imports into Kazakhstan soared to X tons, growing by 26% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 272%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 206% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uzbekistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Kazakhstan, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Uzbekistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Azerbaijan (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uzbekistan totaled +25.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (+73.2% per year) and Turkey (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quinces to Kazakhstan, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Uzbekistan totaled +17.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (+94.3% per year) and Turkey (+14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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