Earlier Report Observations
The market volume for fresh quinces in Moldova experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 3 274 tons in 2018, it fell to 2 541 tons in 2019 before recovering to 2 948 tons in 2020. The following two years saw a modest decline, with the market stabilizing around 2 700 tons in 2021 and 2022.
In 2023, the market surged by 26% to reach 3 409 tons, the highest level in the observed period. This increase was supported by a rise in domestic production to 3 305 tons and higher imports of 133 tons, while exports remained low at 29 tons.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Moldova
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Moldova in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Moldova in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Moldova
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Moldova, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Moldova, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Moldova, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Moldova, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production quinces in Moldova
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Between 2017 and 2020, Moldova ranked as the world's 18th largest producer of quinces.
Top producers of quinces, 2017-2020
World map of production of quinces, 2017-2020
The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Moldova produced 2 905 tonnes of quinces, representing a 16.2% increase compared to 2019. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 262 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 23.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 84.2%.
Annual dynamics of production in Moldova in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 84.2% | (23.4%) | 16.2% | 17.9% |
Exports quinces from Moldova
Exports in kind, kg
The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 10.4 times. In 2020, Moldova exported 50 810 kilograms of quinces, marking a sharp increase of 943.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 4 870 kilograms in 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 90.2%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 150.0% | (90.2%) | 943.3% | 36.9% |
From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Romania remained the primary markets for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 83.2% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Moldova in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, K $ US
There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, while the peak occurred in 2020, showing a 55-fold gap. In 2020, Moldova exported 41.7 thousand US dollars worth of quinces, which is 5,411.2% more compared to 2019. The minimum value was 0.8 thousand US dollars in 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 97.8%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 53.6% | (97.8%) | 5 411.2% | 23.6% |
Over 2017–2020, Russia and Romania consistently accounted for 82.8% of total exports in value terms, indicating a high degree of concentration, with a long tail of smaller markets comprising the rest.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Moldova in value, 2017-2020
Imports quinces to Moldova
Imports in kind, kg
The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.9-fold gap. In 2020, Moldova imported 93 682 kilograms of quinces, marking a steep rise of 101.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 24.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 287.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 287.4% | (24.7%) | 101.0% | 80.4% |
In 2017–2020, Turkey held the dominant position in imports in kind, accounting for 82.3% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Moldova in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, K $ US
The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest import value was in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 5 times. In 2020, Moldova imported 143.4 thousand US dollars worth of quinces, corresponding to an increase of 108.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 26.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 227.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 227.9% | (26.3%) | 108.2% | 71.3% |
Throughout 2017–2020, Turkey clearly dominated imports in value terms of quinces to Moldova, taking 84.1% of total flows, while other countries each held significantly smaller shares.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Moldova in value, 2017-2020
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