Apples, pears and quinces market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the fresh apples, pears and quinces market in Spain fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, peaking at 981 thousand tons in 2019 before dropping to 837 thousand tons in 2020. It recovered to 950 thousand tons in 2021, then fell again to 835 thousand tons in 2022, and rose to 890 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern but with notable divergences, such as a decline to 803 million dollars in 2019 despite higher volume, indicating price pressures.

Market movements in 2021 were driven by an increased presence of EU producer countries in the Spanish market, which expanded import supply, alongside campaigns promoting local fruit consumption that stimulated demand. The following year, a sharp 13.7% rise in average fresh fruit prices reduced affordability, coupled with a documented decline in per capita consumption of apples and pears, leading to a contraction in market volume.

By 2023, the market volume regained ground. Industry reports highlighted structural shifts, including a growing share of imported apples and changing export dynamics for pears. Consumer preferences increasingly favored locally sourced, traceable, and sustainable produce, influencing market composition.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Spain

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain ranked 19th globally in the production of apples, pears, and quinces, establishing itself as one of the world's leading producers of these fruits.

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

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

In 2020, Spain produced 845.8 thousand tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a significant year-over-year decline of 12.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.0%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 969.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 8.3% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, Spain's production of apples, pears, and quinces experienced a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 745.9 million US dollars, representing an 8.6% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 816.4 million US dollars, while the largest increase of 5.0% was recorded in 2018.

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

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Spain exported 263.2 thousand tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, showing a slight decrease of 1.6% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 221.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 16.4% occurring that year. Exports peaked in 2019 at 267.5 thousand tonnes, accompanied by the largest increase of 21.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's exports of apples, pears, and quinces were distributed across multiple markets without a single dominant destination. France accounted for 18.9% of exports in volume, Morocco for 17.0%, and Italy for 11.0%, together making up 46.9% of total exports. The remaining 53.1% was spread among numerous smaller partners, each holding modest individual shares.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 232.1 million US dollars, up by 3.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 200.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 6.2% that year. The highest value and largest increase of 12.1% both occurred in 2019.

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

The value structure of Spain's exports from 2017 to 2020 reflects a diversified partner base. Morocco led with 13.2% of export value, followed by France at 12.9% and Italy at 11.3%, together accounting for 37.3% of total flows. The remaining 62.7% was distributed among many smaller markets, highlighting the broad spread of trade partners.

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

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

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Spain imported 254.2 thousand tonnes of apples, pears, and quinces, indicating a moderate decline of 8.9% from the year before. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 233.2 thousand tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 279.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 19.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Italy, and Portugal were the primary sources for Spain's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in volume terms. France contributed 27.3% of imports, Italy 24.8%, and Portugal 18.6%, collectively making up 70.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms stood at 244.0 million US dollars, showing a robust increase of 15.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 8.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 211.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 10.5% that year.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Italy, France, and Portugal led as the top suppliers of apples, pears, and quinces to Spain in value terms. Italy accounted for 28.2% of import value, France for 27.4%, and Portugal for 9.6%, together representing 65.3% of total imports.

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

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