United Arab Emirates: Quince Market 2025

Quince Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the quince market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 157% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Quince Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of quinces increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 935%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quince exports fell slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 653%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for quince exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, quince exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Yemen (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bahrain (X kg), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait amounted to +33.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+44.2% per year) and Bahrain (-12.4% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for quince exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait amounted to +28.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+31.4% per year) and Bahrain (-37.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average quince export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -23.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Saudi Arabia (+61.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Quince Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Quince imports into the United Arab Emirates surged to X tons in 2021, jumping by 218% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, quince imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 210%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest quince supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, quince imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), more than tenfold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +35.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+80.7% per year) and South Africa (+37.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of quince to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +53.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+86.2% per year) and South Africa (+84.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average quince import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -27.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 55%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+33.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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