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Apples, pears and quinces market in Bhutan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Bhutan showed considerable volatility. It began at 3 841 tonnes in 2018, dipped to 3 158 tonnes the following year, and then surged to a peak of 5 179 tonnes in 2020.

After the 2020 peak, the market contracted over the subsequent years. It fell to 3 406 tonnes in 2021, edged down to 3 293 tonnes in 2022, and dropped further to 2 309 tonnes by 2023, ending the period well below its starting level.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bhutan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Bhutan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Bhutan's production of apples, pears, and quinces has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 3 183 tonnes, marking a sharp year-on-year drop of 38.4%. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 37.1%, with an average annual decline of 14.3%. The peak was in 2019, with 5 905 tonnes produced, which also saw the largest increase of 16.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.8%	(12.6%)	(38.4%)	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Bhutan's production of apples, pears, and quinces has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 802 thousand US dollars, representing a 55.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value dropped by 58.5%, with an average annual decline of 25.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 350 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 21.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.5%	(23.2%)	(55.6%)	(25.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Bhutan

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest exports were in 2021 at 193 tonnes, reflecting a dramatic 26.7% decrease from 2020. In contrast, the peak was in 2019 with 2 922 tonnes, resulting in a 15-fold gap between the highest and lowest years. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 91.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 125.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	125.6%	(91.0%)	(26.7%)	(47.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, India and Bangladesh were the key destinations for Bhutan's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest value was in 2021 at 49 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 47.1% decline from 2020. The peak was in 2019 with 1 163 thousand US dollars, creating a 24-fold variation between the maximum and minimum. The largest decline was in 2020 at 92.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 134.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	134.7%	(92.1%)	(47.1%)	(53.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, India and Bangladesh formed the core of Bhutan's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms, together making up 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Bhutan

Imports in kind, t

Bhutan's imports of apples, pears, and quinces have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 416 tonnes, which is 49.5% higher than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 424%, with an average annual growth rate of 73.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	120.5%	58.9%	49.5%	73.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, India clearly dominated as the supplier of apples, pears, and quinces to Bhutan, accounting for 100.0% of total imports in volume terms.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Bhutan's imports of apples, pears, and quinces have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 888 thousand US dollars, representing an 87.1% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports surged by 711.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 101.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.6%	124.0%	87.1%	101.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, India played a dominant role in Bhutan's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io