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Persimmons market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Persimmon production in Asia grew steadily from 4,075 thousand tons in 2018 to 4,773 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was driven by the introduction and promotion of improved sweet varieties like 'Taiquu', which extended the supply season and encouraged industry upgrading. Regional initiatives, such as those in Gaoming, further supported this trend by expanding cultivation areas for quality cultivars and strengthening local supply chains.

Domestic market consumption increased from 3,953 thousand tons in 2020 to 4,516 thousand tons in 2023. The growth in demand was supported by advances in deep-processing technologies, leading to a wider range of products like persimmon cakes and dried persimmons. While the market experienced widening price volatility, it operated in a state of oversupply with production consistently exceeding immediate domestic needs.

In 2024, imports rose significantly to 73 thousand tons while exports remained stable. The industry continued to develop with increased policy support for rural e-commerce and brand building. Technological breakthroughs, such as the release of new grafting rootstocks, and the physical expansion of production facilities, like the greenhouse complexes in Mitun village, enhanced overall capacity and market presence.

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, 2020-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2020-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2020-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2020-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2020-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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 China in kind, 2020-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2020-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2020-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2020-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2020-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2020-2024
  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 China, 2020-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2020-2024, $ 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, 2020-2024
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 persimmons in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of persimmons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of persimmons, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's persimmon production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 4 272 thousand tonnes of persimmons, marking a 3.9% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	0.9%	3.9%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports persimmons from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Persimmon exports from Asia have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 359.9 thousand tonnes, a substantial 95.1% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 127%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 31.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	0.1%	95.1%	31.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Ukraine were the leading contributors to export volumes, together accounting for 49.1% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Persimmon export values from Asia have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Asia exported persimmons worth 383.8 million US dollars, which is 29.9% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export values increased by 40.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 259.2 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	14.0%	29.9%	12.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of persimmons from Asia in value terms were Russia (31.1% of exports), Ukraine (2.2% of exports), and the United States (0.5% of exports), together comprising 33.8% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports persimmons to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed volatility during these years. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a fourfold difference between these extremes. In 2020, Asia's persimmon import volume was 40.6 thousand tonnes, representing a 170.7% year-over-year increase. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 10.2 thousand tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 36.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.8%)	46.5%	170.7%	35.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for import volumes were Spain (9.1% of imports), New Zealand (0.9% of imports), and Greece (0.8% of imports), together accounting for 10.8% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's persimmon import value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 94.7 million US dollars, reflecting a significant gain of 21.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import values rose by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 67.9 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 24.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.5%)	14.3%	21.9%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, persimmons were imported into Asia from many countries, with even the largest destinations—Spain, New Zealand, and Greece—together representing only 23.7% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io