Serbia: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Serbia

The Serbian pears and quinces market rose sharply to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Serbia

In value terms, pears and quinces production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 -5.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pears and quinces yield in Serbia totaled X tons per ha, with an increase of 9.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% 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 yield decreased by -8.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 210%. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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 2022, approx. X ha of pears and quinces were harvested in Serbia; leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2%. 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 Serbia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were exported from Serbia; growing by 9.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 106%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Serbia, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Croatia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+22.8% per year) and Croatia (+20.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Serbia, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+25.8% per year) and Italy (+48.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -14.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 23%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Montenegro (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Serbia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were imported into Serbia; with a decrease of -9.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 263% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 170% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest pears and quinces supplier to Serbia, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +42.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+18.1% per year) and Turkey (+6.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Serbia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +44.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+12.1% per year) and Italy (-10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 import price increased by +46.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 44%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform