Quinces market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

Turkish fresh quince production increased from 176.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 189.3 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was supported by favorable climatic conditions in the Aegean region, where popular varieties like 'Eshme' and 'Lemon Quince' are cultivated. Ongoing state-backed agricultural policies and regional production incentives helped maintain output stability, allowing the sector to overcome logistics and supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

In 2021, production rose to 192.0 thousand tons, while market volume slightly decreased to 169.6 thousand tons as government export incentives and upgraded quality standards channeled more produce to foreign markets, particularly in Europe. By 2022, production reached 197.5 thousand tons and market volume grew to 177.2 thousand tons, driven by rising consumer preference for organic and local products and the expansion of digital sales channels for fresh produce.

Production moderated to 192.2 thousand tons in 2023, with market volume at 173.1 thousand tons. Logistics challenges arising from Russia's blockade of sea ports affected export flows, yet Turkey managed to sustain significant fresh fruit exports, including quinces. The implementation of EU‑aligned labeling and packaging standards further supported export quality during this period.

Production quinces Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Turkey was the leading producer of quinces from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of quinces, 2017-2020

Turkey's quince production volume grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 189.3 thousand tonnes of quinces, marking a 4.8% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 8.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of production Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Turkey's quince production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 156.3 million US dollars, reflecting a significant rise of 16.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 14.5%, with an average annual rate of 4.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 120.7 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 11.5%.

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

Exports quinces to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

Turkey exported 18 360 tonnes of quinces in 2020, showing a substantial increase of 13.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 18.9%, averaging 6.0% per year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 527 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 17.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 26.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Germany, and Romania were the primary destinations for Turkey's quince exports in volume terms, accounting for 29.5%, 15.7%, and 6.8% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 52.0% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Turkey exported quinces worth 15 166 thousand US dollars in 2020, amounting to a 26.4% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 25.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 003 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 10.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia, Germany, and the Netherlands played the leading roles in Turkey's quince exports by value, accounting for 27.2%, 21.5%, and 8.2% of exports, respectively. Collectively, they made up 56.9% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Imports quinces in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 45 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2020 at 20 tonnes, representing a 2.3-fold difference. In 2020, foreign quince supplies to Turkey totaled 20 tonnes, a 24.2% decrease from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 42.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 82.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Israel, Germany, and France were the main sources of quince imports to Turkey in volume terms, accounting for 36.5%, 23.2%, and 15.2% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 74.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Turkey's quince imports from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 22 thousand US dollars, indicating a 36.9% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 36.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 41 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 20.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Israel, France, and Germany remained the main suppliers of quinces to Turkey in value terms, accounting for 40.1%, 20.0%, and 18.9% of imports, respectively. Together, they formed 79.0% of total import flows.

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

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