New Zealand: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand pears and quinces market decreased by -8.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild decline. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in New Zealand

In value terms, pears and quinces production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in New Zealand declined to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 1.3%. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood 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 harvested area of pears and quinces in New Zealand was estimated at X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area decreased by -0.6% against the previous year. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of pears and quinces, when their volume increased by 55% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Fiji (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from New Zealand, together comprising 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +29.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Fiji ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from New Zealand worldwide, together accounting for 82% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +46.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, pears and quinces export price increased by +117.2% against 2012 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 China (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of pears and quinces, when their volume decreased by -19.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest pears and quinces supplier to New Zealand, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+4.6% per year) and the United States (-30.9% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to New Zealand, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.8% per year) and the United States (-27.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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