Apples, pears and quinces market in Western Europe, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Western Europe fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 5.2 million tonnes in 2018, volume dropped sharply to 4.5 million tonnes in 2019. It partially recovered to 4.8 million tonnes in 2020 but fell again to 4.4 million tonnes in 2021. The following years saw a modest recovery, with volume rising to 4.6 million tonnes in 2022 and stabilizing around 4.6 million tonnes in 2023.

In value terms, the market showed a different pattern. From $6.6 billion in 2018, market value fell to $4.8 billion in 2019. However, from 2020 onwards, it entered a period of steady growth, increasing each year to reach $5.8 billion in 2023. This upward trend in value occurred despite the volatility in physical volume, suggesting shifts in pricing or market structure.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Western Europe

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 Europe, apple, pear, and quince production reached 4 750 thousand tonnes in 2020, marking a 2.4% year-over-year increase. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5 245 thousand tonnes, when output surged by 37.9%. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with production falling by 11.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of apple, pear, and quince production in Western Europe stood at 5 297 million US dollars in 2020, reflecting a 10.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, the value increased by 41.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.2%. The peak value occurred in 2018, reaching 6 314 million US dollars, which represented a substantial 68.2% increase. However, 2019 experienced the largest drop, with a 23.9% decrease in value.

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

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, exports of apples, pears, and quinces from Western Europe rebounded in 2020. That year, exports totaled 1 567 thousand tonnes, showing a notable 15.2% increase from 2019. Despite this recent uptick, exports decreased by 8.9% overall between 2017 and 2020, corresponding to an average annual decline of 3.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 360 thousand tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 15.2% reduction.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of apples, pears, and quinces from Western Europe were distributed across numerous countries, resulting in a highly diversified trade pattern. The United Kingdom accounted for 13.2% of exports in volume, Spain for 8.3%, and Poland for 3.2%. Combined, these three countries represented only 24.7% of total export flows, highlighting the absence of any dominant exporter in the region.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apple, pear, and quince exports from Western Europe reached 1 748 million US dollars, a significant 24.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 409 million US dollars, which marked a 19.8% decline. In contrast, the highest value occurred in 2018 at 1 756 million US dollars.

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

The structure of apple, pear, and quince exports from Western Europe in value terms was notably diversified between 2017 and 2020. The United Kingdom contributed 15.3% of export value, Spain 7.6%, and Poland 2.8%. Together, these three countries made up just 25.7% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position in the export market.

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

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

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decrease, imports of apples, pears, and quinces into Western Europe rose in 2020. Import volumes reached 1 613 thousand tonnes that year, up by 29.7% compared to 2019. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 7%, averaging an annual decrease of 2.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 1 244 thousand tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 16.7% fall.

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

The import market for apples, pears, and quinces in Western Europe was broad-based from 2017 to 2020. Italy was the largest supplier, accounting for 24.1% of import volume, followed by Poland at 8.4% and Chile at 6.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 39.0% of total import flows, with the remaining 61.0% distributed among numerous other nations, underscoring the market's diversity.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apple, pear, and quince imports into Western Europe amounted to 1 764 million US dollars, a 25.1% increase from 2019. Despite this recent growth, imports decreased by 4.9% over the 2017-2020 period, with a compound annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 1 410 million US dollars, which saw a sharp 29.6% drop. The highest value occurred in 2018, reaching 2 004 million US dollars.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Chile, and New Zealand were among the leading suppliers of apples, pears, and quinces to Western Europe in value terms. Italy accounted for 27.0% of import value, Chile for 10.3%, and New Zealand for 7.9%. Even combined, these three countries represented just 45.2% of total imports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base with no single supplier dominating the market.

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

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