Latvia: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Latvia

The Latvian pears and quinces market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Latvia

In value terms, pears and quinces production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 227% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Latvia declined modestly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, posted a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 144%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pears and quinces yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Latvia soared to X ha, jumping by 105% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a temperate expansion. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Latvia

In 2022, overseas shipments of pears and quinces decreased by -14.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 354%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 244%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Latvia, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Estonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Estonia totaled +12.5%.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Latvia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Estonia stood at +11.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+1.9%).

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Latvia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were imported into Latvia; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 195% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 107%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Latvia, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.9% per year) and France (+16.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Latvia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-0.8% per year) and France (+14.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform