Netherlands: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch pears and quinces market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, pears and quinces production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% 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 -6.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 128%. Pears and quinces production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in the Netherlands expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 9.2% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pears and quinces harvested area in the Netherlands dropped slightly to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7.3%. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of pears and quinces decreased by -5.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 43%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from the Netherlands, with a 21% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-3.0% per year) and Poland (+10.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 45% of total exports. Italy, France, Belgium, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +32.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 39%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the UK (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Pears and quinces imports into the Netherlands declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -17.3% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Argentina, China, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of -1.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Belgium ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the largest pears and quinces suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 73% of total imports. China, Argentina, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

China, with a CAGR of +4.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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