Quinces market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, state-owned companies and large agro-holdings actively supported quince production and export, laying a foundation for growth. The following year, the entry of new regional producers intensified competition and continued to stimulate production capacity. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused logistics disruptions, but enhanced state support measures for the agricultural sector and a shift in consumer preferences toward fresh and environmentally friendly products helped stabilize the market.

The recovery of supply chains after the pandemic in 2021 facilitated a significant rise in imports, while the introduction of new quince varieties targeted at the domestic market and ongoing state agricultural development programs boosted production. As a result, market volume increased by over 2 000 t. In 2022, despite tightened export restrictions and sanctions, investments in agrotechnologies and expansion of production facilities, along with growing consumer interest in local products, supported production and market volume.

In 2023, the continued impact of sanctions and trade restrictions, coupled with a policy shift toward import substitution, shaped the market. The emergence of new segments such as organic quinces added diversity. However, production fell to 7 815 t and market volume declined to 15 145 t.

Production quinces in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Russia was among the world's leading producers of quinces from 2017 to 2020, ranking 11th globally by production volume.

Top producers of quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of quinces, 2017-2020

Russia's quince production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 7 300 tons of quinces, representing a modest 4.3% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 37.7%, which equates to an annualized growth rate of 11.3%.

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

Exports quinces from Russia

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 tons, then peaked in 2020 at 5 tons, representing a 2.7-fold increase from the trough. In 2020, Russia's quince exports totaled 5 tons, reflecting a significant 97.0% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 20.0% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Kazakhstan dominated Russia's quince exports in volume, together accounting for 98.2% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited volatility throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 000 US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 3 000 US dollars, representing a 3.5-fold increase. In 2020, Russia's quince export value reached 3 000 US dollars, up 49.2% from 2019. The largest decline was in 2018 at 29.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 136.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine remained the primary market for Russia's quince exports in value terms, holding a 70.6% share of total flows, with the remainder distributed among various other destinations.

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

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

Imports quinces to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Russia's quince import volume stood at 5 942 tons, up 1.5% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 868 tons, while the minimum was in 2019 at 5 852 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 14.8% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 7.7% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Turkey dominated Russia's quince imports in volume, accounting for 81.9% of total flows, while other sources contributed relatively small shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Russia's quince import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 5 489 000 US dollars, down 2.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 6 000 000 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.5% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 2.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the main source for Russia's quince imports in value terms, holding an 80.7% share of total flows, with the rest fragmented across numerous other destinations.

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

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