Quinces market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh quinces in Eastern Europe opened the period at 27 025 t in 2018, supported by the entry of new players specializing in packed fresh produce and state-backed initiatives. It then contracted to 25 512 t in 2019 before recovering slightly to 25 753 t in 2020, as investments in digital supply-chain infrastructure helped offset pandemic-related disruptions.

The market expanded sharply to 29 067 t in 2021, driven primarily by the launch of new large-scale production facilities for fresh fruits and vegetables in the region and regulatory changes improving labeling transparency. However, it dipped to 28 038 t in 2022 amid stricter import quality controls and persistent global logistics bottlenecks that constrained supply.

Growth resumed in 2023, with volume reaching 29 005 t, bolstered by increased state-company support for production and exports, as well as new market entrants offering innovative packaging solutions that attracted consumer interest.

Production quinces in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of quinces, 2017-2020

Quince production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 15 985 tonnes of quinces, which is 1.6% lower than in 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 29.2%, representing an average annual decrease of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of quince output in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) was 19 486 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value dropped by 26.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 026 thousand US dollars. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 35.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports quinces from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 65 tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 263 tonnes, creating a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) exported 263 tonnes of quinces, which represents a significant increase of 306.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 59.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, quinces from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were exported to numerous markets. Even the top destinations—Portugal, Spain, and Austria—together accounted for only 25.7% of total exports by volume, indicating a highly diversified market structure.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 78 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 320 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 4.1-fold gap. In 2020, quince shipments from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) totaled 320 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 310.7% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 50.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Portugal (17.7% of export value), Spain (12.1%), and Austria (8.9%) formed the largest group of buyers for quinces from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). However, their combined contribution was limited to 38.7% of total export value, highlighting a diversified country structure.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports quinces to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, cross-border shipments of quinces to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) reached 10 031 tonnes, which is 7.5% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 333 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017-2020, Turkey and Greece remained the key partner countries for imports by volume, together accounting for 84.7% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Eastern Europe's (including Northern Asia) quince import value stood at 8 656 thousand US dollars, showing a 6.2% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 2.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 148 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 8 712 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the primary source for quince imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), accounting for 73.3% of total import value, while other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020