Apples, pears and quinces market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Western Asia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 6 462 thousand tonnes in 2018 and peaking at 7 437 thousand tonnes in 2022 before easing to 7 105 thousand tonnes in 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, reaching $6.2 billion in 2023 after a low of $4.7 billion in 2019.

Trade dynamics in 2024 were shaped by regional policy shifts. Iran placed an export duty on apples in March to manage domestic supply and prices, which likely restrained shipments from the country. Concurrently, China's additional tariffs on U.S. fruit and its trade agreements with Southeast Asia altered global supply flows, affecting import availability and competitive conditions in Western Asian markets.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

In Western Asia, the production of apples, pears, and quinces reached 6 527 K t in 2020, representing a 15.2% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.1%. The most significant production decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 16.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of apple, pear, and quince production in Western Asia amounted to 5 418 M $ US in 2020, marking a sharp increase of 29.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value rose by 40.4%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 12.0%. The most substantial decline in value was observed in 2019, with a decrease of 19.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 34.1%.

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

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Following two consecutive years of growth, the volume of apples, pears, and quinces exported from Western Asia experienced a decline. In 2020, exports stood at 429 K t, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export volumes increased by 40.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 430 K t, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 27.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export destinations for apples, pears, and quinces from Western Asia were highly diversified. Russia accounted for 24.7% of exports in kind, Egypt for 8.4%, and India for 3.9%, with these three countries together representing only 37.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Western Asia exported apples, pears, and quinces valued at 356.2 M $ US, reflecting a strong increase of 12.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 56%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.0%. The most significant decline in export value was recorded in 2019, at 5.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 47.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Egypt, and India were the largest buyers of apples, pears, and quinces from Western Asia in value terms, accounting for 22.9%, 10.3%, and 5.2% of exports, respectively. However, their combined share was limited to 38.4% of total export value, indicating a highly diversified market structure.

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

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

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Western Asia imported 1 062 K t of apples, pears, and quinces, representing a slight decline of 2.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes increased by 13.1%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 839 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 085 K t. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 10.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 29.3%.

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

The import structure for apples, pears, and quinces in Western Asia from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. Iran accounted for 27.6% of imports in kind, Italy for 9.8%, and South Africa for 6.6%, with these three countries together representing only 44.1% of total import flows. The remaining 55.9% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of apples, pears, and quinces into Western Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to 883.7 M $ US, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 3.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 835.6 M $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 2.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 5.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical structure of imports in value terms was highly diversified. Iran accounted for 14.7% of imports, Italy for 14.5%, and the United States for 9.8%, with these three countries together representing only 39.1% of total import flows. The remaining 60.9% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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