Portugal: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese quince market dropped markedly to $X in 2021, which is down by -30.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Quince Production in Portugal

In value terms, quince production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 338% against the previous year. Quince production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of quinces in Portugal totaled X tons per ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1.9%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the average 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 Portugal fell modestly to X ha, which is down by -2.7% on 2020 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to quince production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Quince Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, shipments abroad of quinces was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 5,751%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 7,693%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of quince exports from Portugal, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +35.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for quince exported from Portugal were France ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 96% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +34.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average quince export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Quince Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of quinces, when their volume decreased by -84.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, quince imports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 145% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main quince supplier to Portugal, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to -13.5%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Portugal, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled -3.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 96% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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