MERCOSUR: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR quince market rose notably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Quince Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, quince production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -27.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Argentina (X tons) remains the largest quince producing country in MERCOSUR, accounting for 71% of total volume. Moreover, quince production in Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Peru (X tons), fivefold.

In Argentina, quince production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Peru (+1.9% per year) and Uruguay (-3.9% per year).

The average quince yield fell to X tons per ha in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 5.4%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the 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.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of quinces production in MERCOSUR reached X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 5.5% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the quince harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas shipments of quinces decreased by -41.9% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 52%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, quince exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), committing a 7.1% share of total exports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the quinces exports, with a CAGR of -4.8% from 2012 to 2021. Argentina (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Chile increased by +2.9 percentage points.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest quince supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile stood at -2.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+2.6%).

Quince Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, purchases abroad of quinces decreased by -9.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 249% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 195% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of quinces, namely Brazil, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the quinces imports, with a CAGR of -7.7% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported quinces in MERCOSUR.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil amounted to -4.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +3.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform