Switzerland: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss pears and quinces market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +19.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Switzerland

In value terms, pears and quinces production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 97% against the previous year. Pears and quinces production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Switzerland totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 12% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average pears and quinces 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, the total area harvested in terms of pears and quinces production in Switzerland totaled X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of pears and quinces decreased by -61.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 405%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 423% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Switzerland, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sevenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled -21.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-12.7% per year) and France (-23.7% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Switzerland, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to -13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-14.3% per year) and France (-22.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 export price increased by +66.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Germany (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pears and quinces increased by 9.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +32.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Switzerland, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +43.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-7.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+36.2% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), South Africa ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest pears and quinces suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for 64% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +41.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price reached 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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