Switzerland: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss quince market increased by 0.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Quince consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quince Production in Switzerland

In value terms, quince production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Quince production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of quinces in Switzerland was estimated at X tons per ha in 2021, approximately reflecting 2020. Overall, the yield, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 45%. The quince yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 2021, the quince harvested area in Switzerland amounted to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 33%. The quince harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Quince Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, exports of quinces from Switzerland soared to X kg, with an increase of 82% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 233% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg 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, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 164%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X kg) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of quince exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +34.3%).

In value terms, the largest markets for quince exported from Switzerland were Canada ($X) and France ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +28.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quince export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Quince Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, purchases abroad of quinces increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +73.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, quince imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +81.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 58%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Switzerland, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+26.1% per year) and Belgium (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to Switzerland, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+20.0% per year) and Belgium (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quince import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 6.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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