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Quinces market in Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh quinces in Europe grew consistently from 39 718 t in 2018 to 56 128 t in 2023. A significant surge of 18% occurred in 2020, lifting the market to 47 221 t, followed by steady annual increases. This expansion was underpinned by rising domestic production, which climbed from 35 344 t in 2019 to 43 943 t in 2023, and by shifting trade patterns that increased net availability.

Imports of quinces rose notably in 2020 and 2021, exceeding 22 000 t, while exports fell sharply from 17 082 t in 2018 to a low of 8 328 t in 2022. The combined effect of higher production and lower exports significantly boosted the volume of quinces remaining for domestic consumption, supporting the overall market growth through the period.

For 2024, reported market trends indicate that global supply chain disruptions and increased logistics costs are affecting import volumes, which fell to 18 429 t. Concurrently, enduring consumer preferences for healthier, sustainable, and organic fresh produce continue to influence the broader market environment in Europe.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 quinces in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, Europe's quince production increased in 2020. That year, Europe produced 35 890 tonnes of quinces, representing a modest 1.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 43.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 35 344 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 40.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.2%)	(6.8%)	1.5%	(17.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Europe's quince output was valued at 617 million US dollars, marking a 10.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value dropped by 46.7%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 18.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 573 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 50.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 19.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.5%)	19.6%	(10.0%)	(18.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports quinces from Europe

Exports in kind, t

Europe's quince exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with shipments totaling 10 431 tonnes. This represented a sharp 25.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 17 082 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 36.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.4%	(17.5%)	(25.9%)	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Israel accounted for 2.4% of Europe's quince exports by volume, followed by Cyprus at 1.1% and Switzerland at 0.9%. Together, these three markets represented 4.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Europe exported quinces worth 15 583 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight 1.4% increase compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 15 373 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 27.8%. The highest value occurred in 2018 at 21 282 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 30.0% that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.0%	(27.8%)	1.4%	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Israel was the leading market for Europe's quince exports by value, accounting for 3.1% of total exports. Switzerland followed with 1.3%, and Cyprus with 0.8%. Together, these three countries formed the main export cluster, representing 5.2% of total value flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports quinces to Europe

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Europe imported 21 762 tonnes of quinces, showing a solid 16.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 25.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. The only annual decline during this period was recorded in 2019 at 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(1.4%)	16.9%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey and Azerbaijan remained the primary sources for Europe's quince imports by volume, together accounting for 62.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Europe's quince imports were valued at 26 441 thousand US dollars, marking a steep 29.1% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 34.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 10.3%. The only annual decline during this period occurred in 2019 at 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	(1.5%)	29.1%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey dominated Europe's quince imports by value, accounting for 62.5% of total imports. Azerbaijan followed with 4.2%, and Chile with 0.8%. Together, these three countries formed the main import group, representing 67.5% of total value flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io