Apples, pears and quinces market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh apples, pears and quinces in the CIS began the period at 7 004 тыс. т in 2018, supported by state programs for horticulture development and the introduction of modern storage technologies. In 2019, market volume fell to 6 417 тыс. т, primarily due to tightened phytosanitary controls and customs procedures for imported fruit, which restricted supply, despite the entry of new players including large agriholdings. By 2020, the market stabilized at 6 454 тыс. т as expansion of orchard areas and adoption of controlled-atmosphere storage helped boost domestic production.

Growth resumed in 2021, with the market reaching 6 668 тыс. т, driven by continued state support for production and logistics disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic that curtailed imports. The market remained steady at 6 715 тыс. т in 2022, as tightening sanctions on imports and increased investment in domestic processing and production altered the supply structure in favor of local output.

A contraction to 6 384 тыс. т occurred in 2023, coinciding with a 4% reduction in orchard area and ongoing strict import oversight by regulatory bodies. Into 2024, the trend of shrinking orchard area continued, while stricter labeling, packaging and traceability requirements further shaped market operations.

Production apples, pears and quinces in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

In 2020, CIS produced 5 719 K t of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a modest 5.2% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5 782 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 6.0% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 22.7%.

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

Exports apples, pears and quinces from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during these years. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 73 K t, with a sharp 53.9% decline. The following year, 2019, saw the highest export level at 196 K t, representing a substantial 168.4% increase. By 2020, exports decreased to 178 K t, down 9.1% from 2019, resulting in a 2.7-fold variation between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Romania consistently led the export structure in kind, together accounting for 3.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, CIS exports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms declined in 2020 to 157 M $ US, a 4.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 22.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 164 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for CIS exports in value terms were Ukraine (3.1% of exports), Romania (0.7%), and Turkmenistan (0.6%), together representing 4.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports apples, pears and quinces to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

CIS imports of apples, pears, and quinces in kind declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, with a 22.5% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 39%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.2%.

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

The import structure in kind from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. Poland (22.5% of imports), Serbia (9.9%), and China (7.1%) together accounted for 39.4% of total flows, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 60.6%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year reduction, CIS imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms increased in 2020 to 905 M $ US, up 1.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 889 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline at 11.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for imports in value terms was quite broad. Poland (19.8% of imports), Serbia (12.8%), and Argentina (9.4%) together represented 42.0% of total import flows.

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

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