Quinces market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the fresh quince market in the CIS grew from 130.5 K t to 162.0 K t, driven by the steady expansion of planting areas and the development of personal subsidiary farms. Regional agricultural support programs encouraged increased production, while the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted import logistics, further boosting domestic output. In 2021, the introduction of new labeling and certification requirements, alongside ongoing investments in cultivation technology, supported continued market growth.

In 2022, the market volume declined to 155.9 K t due to geopolitical sanctions and associated supply chain disruptions, which affected imports. However, this also stimulated local production, and rising demand for exotic and organic fruit helped sustain market value. By 2023, the market stabilized at 156.0 K t, aided by the launch of new processing facilities, improved crop yields, and tighter quality and safety regulations.

Production quinces in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of quinces, 2017-2020

Quince production in the CIS has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 150.3 thousand tons of quinces were produced, marking an 8.8% rise from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 124.1 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 18.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 11.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of quince production in the CIS has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 166.0 million US dollars, up 13.3% from the prior year. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 137.3 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 20.7%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.1%, averaging an annualized decline of 1.4%.

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

Exports quinces from CIS

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of quinces from the CIS have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 799 tons, a 22.2% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 169.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 39.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Georgia, Ukraine, and Romania were the main destinations for quince exports from the CIS in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 4.2% of total exports, with Georgia at 2.7%, Ukraine at 0.8%, and Romania at 0.7%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Quince exports from the CIS have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 1 986 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 27.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 160%, with a compound annual growth rate of 37.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Georgia and Romania held the top positions in the value structure of quince exports from the CIS, jointly accounting for 1.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports quinces to CIS

Imports in kind, t

Quince imports into the CIS have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 6 107 tons, down 7.4% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 326 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 13.1%. In 2019, imports experienced the largest decline of 10.0%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 1.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey and Serbia were the primary sources for quince imports into the CIS in volume terms, together representing 73.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of quince imports into the CIS has fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 6 163 thousand US dollars, a modest decrease of 3.8% compared to the previous year. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 6 698 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.1%. In 2019, the largest decline was recorded at 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Serbia dominated the value structure of quince imports into the CIS, jointly accounting for 78.5% of total flows.

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

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