South Africa: Quince Market 2024

Quince Market Size in South Africa

The South African quince market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, declining by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -12.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Production in South Africa

In value terms, quince production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of quinces in South Africa reduced markedly to X tons per ha in 2021, falling by -27.3% on 2020. Overall, the yield, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 82%. The quince yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then dropped significantly 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.

The quince harvested area in South Africa soared to X ha in 2021, with an increase of 40% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the quince harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, quince exports from South Africa surged to X tons, picking up by 191% against the year before. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 170%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of quince exports from South Africa, together comprising 57% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +72.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Singapore ($X) were the largest markets for quince exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +63.4%, 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

The average quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -26.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 85% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Botswana (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of quinces decreased by -39.5% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 334%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X kg, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, quince imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 147%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X kg) was the main supplier of quince to South Africa, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +33.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +32.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 66% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Costa Rica amounted to +45.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :