Mexico: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican quince market contracted sharply to $X in 2021, waning by -17.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +26.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Quince Production in Mexico

In value terms, quince production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 76%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In 2021, the average quince yield in Mexico was estimated at X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2020 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 26%. The quince yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the 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, approx. X ha of quinces were harvested in Mexico; which is down by -7.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to quince production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Quince Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, overseas shipments of quinces decreased by -13.3% to X kg, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 96%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) was the main destination for quince exports from Mexico, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to -28.6%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for quince exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -21.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, quince export price increased by +64.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 78%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +10.0% per year.

Quince Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, supplies from abroad of quinces decreased by -22.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince imports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of quince imports to Mexico.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +2.2%).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Mexico, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile totaled -20.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-4.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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