Sweden: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish pears and quinces market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -7.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Sweden

In value terms, pears and quinces production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Sweden dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -4.4% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood 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 2022, approx. X ha of pears and quinces were harvested in Sweden; remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of pears and quinces decreased by -48.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 573%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 418%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from Sweden, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +145.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from Sweden were Denmark ($X), Finland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 92% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +196.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 60% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a measured increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Finland (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Sweden

For the eighth year in a row, Sweden recorded decline in overseas purchases of pears and quinces, which decreased by -3.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Sweden, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-1.0% per year) and Germany (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Sweden, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-4.1% per year) and Germany (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 37%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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