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Apples, pears and quinces market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples, pears, and quinces in Southern Asia increased from 5,624 thousand tons in 2018 to 6,216 thousand tons in 2020, while the market value declined over the same period, indicating shifts in pricing or product composition.

Growth continued in 2021 as volume reached 6,258 thousand tons, supported by rising consumer demand for apples. This demand surge occurred alongside a tariff hike on U.S. apples to 70% implemented in 2019, which sharply reduced imports from the United States and redirected sourcing to other countries. Market volume then dipped to 6,053 thousand tons in 2022.

A strong rebound followed in 2023, with volume climbing to 6,551 thousand tons. India reinforced its position as a leading global importer of apples and pears during this time. Concurrently, apple farmers grappled with increasing input costs and infrastructure limitations, highlighting persistent challenges within the domestic supply chain.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Asia's production of apples, pears, and quinces has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 6 591 K t, marking a 9.9% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest production level was in 2018, at 5 618 K t, when output fell by 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.5%)	6.8%	9.9%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In contrast, the value of Southern Asia's apples, pears, and quinces production has declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 087 M $ US, down 12.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 28.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	(1.5%)	(12.0%)	(10.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Southern Asia's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in kind have increased for the third straight year. In 2020, exports reached 799.4 K t, up 22.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 123.6%, averaging a 30.8% annual increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	78.9%	22.7%	30.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Southern Asia's exports in kind were Iraq, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. Iraq accounted for 38.8% of exports, Russia for 11.9%, and the UAE for 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented 56.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In value terms, Southern Asia's exports of apples, pears, and quinces totaled 374.4 M $ US in 2020, a slight decrease of 1.8% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 45.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 231.0 M $ US, when exports fell by 10.3%. The highest value was in 2019 at 381.1 M $ US, reflecting a significant increase of 65.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	65.0%	(1.8%)	13.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In terms of value, Iraq, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates were the leading destinations for Southern Asia's exports from 2017 to 2020. Iraq made up 34.6% of export value, Russia 13.7%, and the UAE 6.7%. Combined, these markets accounted for 55.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Southern Asia's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in kind have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 424.6 K t, a modest increase of 1.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 2.9%, with an average annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 370.0 K t, when imports dropped by 15.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.4%)	13.4%	1.2%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the key sources for Southern Asia's imports in kind were China, South Africa, and Brazil. China supplied 55.1% of imports, South Africa 9.6%, and Brazil 4.3%. Together, these three countries contributed 69.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Southern Asia's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms have grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 387.1 M $ US, up 13.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 45.9%, averaging a 13.4% annual growth rate. The lowest value was in 2018 at 225.5 M $ US, when imports fell by 15.0%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a jump of 50.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.0%)	50.8%	13.8%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms, China, South Africa, and Brazil were the primary partners for Southern Asia's imports from 2017 to 2020. China accounted for 58.9% of import value, South Africa for 10.0%, and Brazil for 3.7%. Collectively, these countries represented 72.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io