Apples, pears and quinces market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Russian market for fresh apples, pears, and quinces saw steady growth in domestic production, driven by import substitution policies and increasing consumer interest in healthy lifestyles. The launch of new large orchards with capacities over 100 thousand tons per year expanded output, while tighter controls on fruit imports from restricted countries reduced foreign supply. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated local production as logistics disruptions emphasized food security.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume contracted in 2023 to 2 701 thousand tons, primarily due to rising retail and wholesale prices that dampened consumer demand. Despite the ongoing import substitution trend and the commissioning of additional production facilities, higher costs influenced purchasing behavior, leading to a decline in both consumption and production.

Throughout the period, regulatory measures such as new labeling and packaging rules for fresh fruit required adaptations from producers and retailers. Simultaneously, consumer preferences shifted toward domestically grown and environmentally friendly products, supporting the expansion of local apple cultivation in southern regions like Krasnodar and Crimea.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia ranked ninth globally in the production of apples, pears, and quinces.

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

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

Russia's production of apples, pears, and quinces has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 2 121 thousand tonnes, marking a 4.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 36.6%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 11.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apples, pears, and quinces produced in Russia reached 694.0 million US dollars, up 10.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 712.5 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.0% drop. The most significant increase was in 2018, at 17.9%.

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

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Russia exported 14 thousand tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, representing an 18.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 21.9%, with a CAGR of -7.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 12 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 33.6%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a 44.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine dominated Russia's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume, accounting for 92.6% of the total.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apples, pears, and quinces exported from Russia totaled 4.7 million US dollars, reflecting a significant year-on-year decline of 13.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 34.3%, with a CAGR of -13.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 37.1%. The most notable increase was in 2019, with a 21.3% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine was the primary buyer of apples, pears, and quinces from Russia in value terms, representing 84.4% of total exports, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of apples, pears, and quinces declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 867 thousand tonnes, down 7.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.2%. The peak import volume was in 2018 at 1 122 thousand tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 16.5% decrease. The most substantial increase was in 2018, at 13.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import landscape for apples, pears, and quinces in volume was diverse. Moldova (23.8%), Serbia (15.5%), and Argentina (9.8%) together accounted for 49.2% of total imports, with the remaining 50.8% coming from numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apples, pears, and quinces imported into Russia reached 677.5 million US dollars, showing a strong 15.6% increase from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 12.7%, with a CAGR of 4.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 586.3 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 725.2 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 19.2% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2018, at 20.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical distribution of import value for apples, pears, and quinces was highly varied. Serbia (19.0%), Moldova (16.7%), and Argentina (14.0%) together made up 49.7% of total imports, with the other 50.3% spread across many smaller trading partners.

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

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