Apples, pears and quinces market in Montenegro

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Montenegro saw its total volume grow from 18 490 tons in 2018 to 19 511 tons in 2023, with consumption peaking at 19 843 tons in 2022. This overall increase occurred alongside a fundamental shift in the market's supply structure over the period.

Domestic production fell significantly from 9 881 tons to 7 883 tons, with sharp declines in 2019 and 2023. The reduction in local output was counterbalanced by a rise in imports, which expanded from 8 609 tons to 11 629 tons, ensuring the market's total volume remained stable or grew in most years.

By 2024, import volumes had decreased to 10 416 tons, while the market demonstrated sustained demand for these fruits, maintaining overall volumes above 19 000 tons throughout the latter part of the reviewed period.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Montenegro

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

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

In 2020, Montenegro produced 9 549 tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, representing a strong 15.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 28.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 9 881 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 16.6% drop. The most significant increase was observed in 2018, when production surged by 32.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Montenegro in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Montenegro

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Montenegro's exports of apples, pears, and quinces peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 26-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 tonnes, marking a substantial 437.7% increase from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.3 tonnes, which represented the largest decline of 96.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria and Serbia were the primary destinations for Montenegro's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in kind, together accounting for 81.6% of total flows. Other trading partners each held significantly smaller shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Montenegro's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms peaked in 2020 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with a 12.4-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, exports reached 6 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 471.8% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.5 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 78.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia, Austria, and Italy were the leading destinations for Montenegro's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms. Serbia accounted for 43.9% of exports, Austria for 19.8%, and Italy for 10.7%, with these three countries together representing 74.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Montenegro

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In 2020, Montenegro imported 8 937 tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a significant 16.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 10.2%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -3.5%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 609 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 10 720 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 24.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Serbia, and North Macedonia formed the core of Montenegro's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in kind. Italy accounted for 24.4% of imports, Serbia for 23.0%, and North Macedonia for 20.2%, with these three countries together representing 67.6% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Montenegro's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms increased in 2020, reaching 4 823 thousand US dollars, up by 11.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 5.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -1.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 319 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 10.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, Serbia, and Poland played the leading roles in Montenegro's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms. Italy accounted for 26.8% of imports, Serbia for 21.1%, and Poland for 16.4%, with these three countries jointly representing 64.3% of total import flows.

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

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