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Quinces market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh quinces in MERCOSUR expanded from 34 343 t in 2018 to 35 455 t in 2023, with domestic production driving volume. A key surge occurred in 2021 when market size reached 35 806 t, reflecting a nearly 4% increase from the previous year.

In 2018, accelerated economic and institutional strengthening of MERCOSUR, including heightened negotiations among founding countries, boosted bilateral trade and local agricultural competitiveness. This supported initial market stability and slight growth through 2019 and 2020. The significant expansion in 2021 was followed by modest adjustments, with market size stabilizing around 35 500 t in 2022 and 2023.

By 2024, regional integration advanced with Bolivia enacting its accession law and MERCOSUR finalizing a free trade agreement with the European Union, which is set to benefit agribusiness. Updates to the Common Nomenclature and new origin rules also streamlined customs procedures within the bloc.

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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 MERCOSUR

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

In 2020, MERCOSUR produced 34 413 tons of quinces, maintaining stable production levels compared to the previous year. The most significant production increase occurred in 2018, when output grew by 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports quinces from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, kg

MERCOSUR's quince exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports totaled 175 kilograms, representing a sharp 87.4% decrease from 2018 levels. Between 2017 and 2019, exports fell by 98.8%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 76.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.1%)	(87.4%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Marshall Islands (accounting for 3.7% of export volume), Panama (2.1%), and Malta (1.5%) were notable buyers of MERCOSUR quinces. However, their combined share reached only 7.2% of total export volume, with the remaining 92.8% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

MERCOSUR's quince export volumes continued to decline for the second year in a row. In 2019, export value reached 891 US dollars, marking an 80.7% reduction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, export value decreased by 94.6%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 62.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.0%)	(80.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, MERCOSUR quinces were exported to a diverse range of markets. Marshall Islands (7.1% of export value), the Bahamas (3.2%), and Panama (3.0%) together accounted for just 13.3% of total export value, while the remaining 86.7% was spread across many smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports quinces to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, kg

The import market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest reached 50 245 kilograms in 2019, creating a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR's quince imports totaled 27 320 kilograms, representing a 45.6% decrease from 2019. The most substantial import increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 157.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.7%	157.7%	(45.6%)	20.8%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Import trends showed instability during this timeframe. The lowest import value was recorded in 2017, while the peak reached 54 513 US dollars in 2019, resulting in a threefold variation between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR's quince import value amounted to 32 633 US dollars, reflecting a 40.1% decrease compared to 2019. The most significant import increase occurred in 2019, with growth reaching 149.0%.

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