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U.S.: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. quince market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after seven years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Quince Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of quinces decreased by -4.9% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 317%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 158% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from the United States, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, quince exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Dominican Republic (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (+124.0% per year) and Mexico (+28.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for quince exports from the United States, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Dominican Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (+93.6% per year) and Mexico (+26.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($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 Canada (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Quince Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X tons of quinces were imported into the United States; growing by 9.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quince imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) was the main quince supplier to the United States, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile totaled -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-0.6% per year) and China (-44.5% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to the United States, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile stood at -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-6.2% per year) and China (-45.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quince import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for quinces in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of quince consumption in 2020 were Turkey, China and Uzbekistan, together comprising 51% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Iran, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Argentina, the Netherlands, Russia and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of quinces in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of quince production in 2020 were Turkey, China and Uzbekistan, with a combined 53% share of global production. These countries were followed by Iran, Morocco, Azerbaijan, Argentina, the Netherlands and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the leading suppliers of quinces to the U.S.?

In value terms, Chile constituted the largest supplier of quince to the U.S., comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Argentina, with a 8.3% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of quinces from the U.S.?

In value terms, Canada remains the key foreign market for quince exports from the U.S., comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico, with a 6.3% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for quinces in the U.S.?

The average quince export price stood at $1,758 per ton in 2020, with an increase of 58% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for quinces in the U.S.?

In 2020, the average quince import price amounted to $795 per ton, declining by -23.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the quince market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 523 - Quinces

Country coverage:

United States

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024