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Apples, pears and quinces market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Asia expanded steadily in volume terms from 2018 to 2023, with consumption rising from 71.3 million metric tons to 88.4 million metric tons. This represents a cumulative growth of nearly 24%, with the market volume growing each year.

In value terms, the market experienced significant fluctuations, reaching $489.6 billion in 2021, falling to $403.0 billion in 2022, and then rising to $469.6 billion in 2023. The volume-based expansion contrasted with this value volatility, indicating separate pricing dynamics.

In 2024, China implemented additional import tariffs on U.S. apples, pears and grapes, while domestic farmland regulations continued affecting pear production capacity. Health awareness and packaging innovations remained key demand drivers.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apples, pears and quinces in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's production of apples, pears, and quinces has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 79 652 thousand tonnes, marking a modest increase of 4.6% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 71 680 thousand tonnes, when output fell by 2.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase, with production jumping by 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	6.2%	4.6%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Asia's production value for apples, pears, and quinces rebounded in 2020. The output was valued at 76 358 million US dollars, showing a slight advance of 6.7% compared to 2019. The lowest value in recent years occurred in 2019 at 71 568 million US dollars, after a 5.3% drop in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	(2.1%)	6.7%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's exports of apples, pears, and quinces have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 3 251 thousand tonnes, up 5.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 23.5%, averaging an annualized rate of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	16.5%	5.7%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main buyers of Asia's apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms were Russia (accounting for 10.4% of exports), Egypt (1.5%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (1.2%). Together, these three markets made up 13.1% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's export value for apples, pears, and quinces has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 117 million US dollars, a 7.8% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 691 million US dollars, when exports declined by 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	7.5%	7.8%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's export value for apples, pears, and quinces was widely distributed across various markets. Russia (7.0% of export value), Asia, not elsewhere specified (3.9%), and the United States (1.8%) were key destinations, but together they accounted for just 12.8% of total exports, highlighting the diversity of the market.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia's imports of apples, pears, and quinces totaled 2 483 thousand tonnes, a 15.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 11.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.0%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 2 241 thousand tonnes, following a sharp drop of 20.1%. In contrast, 2019 saw the highest volume at 2 938 thousand tonnes, with imports surging by 31.1% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.1%)	31.1%	(15.5%)	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's suppliers of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms were diverse. South Africa and the United States each contributed 6.7% of imports, while New Zealand accounted for 5.2%. Combined, these three countries made up 18.5% of total imports, with many other nations holding smaller but significant shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's import value for apples, pears, and quinces has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 492 million US dollars, up 3.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 22.3%, averaging a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	15.3%	3.8%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (9.0% of import value), New Zealand (8.8%), and South Africa (6.9%) were notable suppliers of apples, pears, and quinces to Asia. However, their combined share of total imports was only 24.7%, indicating a broad and competitive supplier base.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io