Latvia: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Latvia

The Latvian pears and quinces market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Latvia

In value terms, pears and quinces production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Latvia fell modestly to X tons per ha, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pears and quinces yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pears and quinces were harvested in Latvia; picking up by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Latvia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pears and quinces decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Latvia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Estonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Estonia totaled X%.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Latvia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Estonia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (X%).

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Latvia

In 2022, imports of pears and quinces into Latvia reduced modestly to X tons, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest pears and quinces supplier to Latvia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Latvia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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