Russian Federation: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian quince market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +106.3% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Quince Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, quince production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average quince yield in Russia contracted slightly to X tons per ha, declining by -1.6% against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 9%. Over the period under review, the average quince yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of quinces in Russia contracted modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to quince production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Quince Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, shipments abroad of quinces increased by 213% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,041% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,530%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from Russia, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, quince exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), twofold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine amounted to +81.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+140.1% per year) and Belarus (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the largest markets for quince exported from Russia worldwide, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +134.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, quince export price increased by +62.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 43%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Armenia (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, approx. X tons of quinces were imported into Russia; picking up by 27% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, quince imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Russia, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Azerbaijan (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (+25.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+2.9% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Russia, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Azerbaijan (+25.1% per year) and Uzbekistan (-0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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