Spain: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Spain

In 2021, the Spanish quince market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Quince Production in Spain

In value terms, quince production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -33.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of quinces in Spain stood at X tons per ha, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average quince 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of quinces production in Spain shrank to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to quince production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Quince Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, the amount of quinces exported from Spain dropped remarkably to X tons, declining by -28.2% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +57.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 56%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, quince exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of quince exports from Spain, together accounting for 86% of total exports. Italy, Poland, Switzerland and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for quince exports from Spain, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+4.0% per year) and Portugal (+4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 52% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 67% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Portugal (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quince Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of quinces were imported into Spain; picking up by 27% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 836%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, quince imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 479%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of quince imports to Spain, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Croatia, France, Romania and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Croatia (with a CAGR of +279.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Spain, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +61.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+54.1% per year) and Croatia (+118.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -30.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 259%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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