Lithuania: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Lithuania

In 2022, the Lithuanian pears and quinces market increased by 28% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded buoyant growth. 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 Lithuania

In value terms, pears and quinces production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 61%. Pears and quinces production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Lithuania fell rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -28% compared with the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 779%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 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, approx. X ha of pears and quinces were harvested in Lithuania; increasing by 36% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, pears and quinces exports from Lithuania fell rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -57.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 116%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 15%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from Lithuania, with a combined 93% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +70.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from Lithuania worldwide, with a combined 93% share of total exports. Latvia and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.3%.

Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of +65.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 40% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Russia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Lithuania

For the fifth year in a row, Lithuania recorded decline in supplies from abroad of pears and quinces, which decreased by -42.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 45%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Lithuania, with a combined 93% share of total imports. Latvia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +1.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest pears and quinces suppliers to Lithuania, together accounting for 91% of total imports. Latvia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.1%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +2.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 32% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform