Norway: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian pears and quinces market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Norway

In value terms, pears and quinces production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 290%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Norway declined to X tons per ha, falling by -5.2% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 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 Norway; approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 10%. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, overseas shipments of pears and quinces decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X kg) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Norway, with a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Latvia stood at +65.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Latvia stood at +41.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 130%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +7.1% per year.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Norway

Pears and quinces imports into Norway dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -2.3% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Norway, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +5.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Norway, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-5.7% per year) and South Africa (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 30%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from South Africa ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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