Apples, pears and quinces market in Latvia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for fresh apples, pears, and quinces in Latvia remained stable at around 33,000 metric tons annually. State-owned companies supported export initiatives and quality standards, while a gradual consumer shift towards organic and locally produced fruits influenced demand. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains but simultaneously increased focus on health and wellness, boosting consumption and raising the market volume to 33,265 metric tons.

Post-2020, the market entered a period of volatility. Despite the introduction of new disease-resistant pear varieties by local producers in 2021, the overall market volume fell to 29,833 metric tons that year. A recovery to 31,826 metric tons followed in 2022, supported by the expanded adoption of sustainable farming practices and continued consumer interest in organic options, even amid global supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.

By 2023, the market contracted further to 27,903 metric tons. Import and export volumes continued to adjust through 2025, reflecting the ongoing recalibration of supply and demand in the sector.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Latvia

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

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

In 2021, Latvia produced 8 600 tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, which represents a significant decline of 40.7% compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 39.9%, with an average annual decrease of 15.6%. The peak production was recorded in 2020 at 14 500 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 30.7% during this timeframe.

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Exports apples, pears and quinces from Latvia

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Latvia's exports of apples, pears, and quinces declined for the second year in a row in 2021, with shipments totaling 6 985 tonnes, down 21.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports overall increased by 8.1%, averaging a 2.6% annual growth. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 9 578 tonnes, which also marked the largest increase of 48.2%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Estonia and Lithuania were the main destinations for Latvia's exports of apples, pears, and quinces, together accounting for 96.9% of total export volumes, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of apples, pears, and quinces exported from Latvia reached 6 429 thousand US dollars, showing a notable decrease of 12.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export values increased by 4.2%, with an average annual growth of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 364 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.0%. In contrast, the peak value occurred in 2020 at 7 367 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 37.3%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Estonia dominated Latvia's export structure in value terms, accounting for 71.0% of total flows, while other destinations contributed relatively smaller shares.

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

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

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Latvia

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In 2021, Latvia imported 28 218 tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, showing a modest increase of 2.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 13.2%, with an average annual increase of 4.2%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 30 749 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 23.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 10.2%.

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During 2018-2021, Poland, the Netherlands, and Italy formed the primary sources for Latvia's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms. Poland accounted for 50.2% of imports, the Netherlands for 27.9%, and Italy for 10.3%, together making up 88.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Latvia imported apples, pears, and quinces worth 19 703 thousand US dollars, indicating a drop of 12.2% from 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 519 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.4%. The peak value occurred in 2020 at 22 432 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 35.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Poland, and Italy were the main sources for Latvia's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 35.3% of imports, Poland for 33.0%, and Italy for 17.8%, collectively absorbing 86.0% of total import values.

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

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