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Quinces market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh quinces in Southern Asia declined from 92 794 tonnes in 2018 to 89 158 tonnes in 2019. Over the next four years, market size stabilized within a narrow range of 89 500 to 90 500 tonnes, with the highest point reached in 2021 at 90 504 tonnes.

Production followed a similar pattern, settling at around 89 000–90 000 tonnes after 2018. During this period, imports dwindled to negligible levels, while exports began a notable increase, rising to 311 tonnes in 2023.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Southern Asia

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 2019, Southern Asia produced 89,209 tonnes of quinces, marking the lowest output in recent years. Production then increased to 89,640 tonnes in 2020, remaining virtually unchanged year-over-year. The highest production level was recorded earlier in 2018 at 92,767 tonnes. The most significant production decline occurred in 2019 with a 3.8% drop, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 with a 3.8% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	(3.8%)	0.5%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports quinces from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Quinces exports from Southern Asia have been growing for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 240.1 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 190.2% compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 2,589.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 199.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	560.7%	40.3%	190.2%	199.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated quinces exports from Southern Asia. Iraq accounted for 25.4% of exports in kind, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 9.4% and Russia at 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 42.6% of total exports, with many smaller partners each holding modest individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Quinces export volumes from Southern Asia have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value totaled 173.4 thousand US dollars, up by 153.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 782.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 106.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	217.0%	10.0%	153.1%	106.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the distribution of export values remained diverse. Iraq contributed 25.7% of exports in value terms, the United Arab Emirates 9.2%, and Russia 8.0%. Combined, these three markets made up 42.9% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports quinces to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 95-fold difference between these years. In 2020, quinces shipments to Southern Asia from abroad amounted to 68.1 tonnes, representing a 112.3% increase compared to 2019. The highest import level was recorded in 2018 at 85.3 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 62.4% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018 with a 9,351.4% surge.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9 351.4%	(62.4%)	112.3%	322.6%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports varied significantly, from a high in 2017 to a low in 2019, with a 7.8-fold difference. In 2020, quinces volumes imported into Southern Asia totaled 81.7 thousand US dollars, which is 120.1% more year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 37.1 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2018 with a 64.4% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(64.4%)	(64.2%)	120.1%	(34.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Australia together accounted for 4.5% of total imports in value terms, positioning them as the main sources for quinces imported into Southern Asia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io