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View PricingSouth Africa's Pear Export Drops Significantly to $196M in 2023
South Africa Pear Exports
After four years of growth, shipments abroad of pears decreased by -16.3% to 241K tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked at 287K tons in 2022, and then contracted significantly in the following year.
In value terms, pear exports fell significantly to $196M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $235M in 2022, and then plummeted in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Pear in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 60.0 | 50.8 | 36.2 | 39.6 | 42.7 | 38.3 | 23.9 | 30.9 | 31.0 | 43.3 | 30.7 |
| Russia | 16.9 | 16.7 | 12.3 | 13.6 | 22.3 | 25.7 | 27.6 | 37.7 | 39.0 | 41.6 | 27.5 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16.6 | 17.5 | 16.8 | 21.6 | 21.2 | 19.7 | 17.1 | 20.6 | 16.5 | 23.1 | 22.2 |
| India | 2.6 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 6.8 | 9.2 | 13.8 | 13.4 | 13.1 | 18.2 | 23.4 | 18.9 |
| United Kingdom | 20.1 | 17.4 | 12.1 | 10.3 | 12.6 | 10.0 | 6.5 | 8.3 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 12.4 |
| Indonesia | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 7.1 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2.5 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 8.2 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Malaysia | 5.8 | 7.9 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Germany | 9.4 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 11.4 | 8.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 3.4 |
| Others | 54.1 | 57.6 | 54.1 | 63.2 | 61.4 | 60.9 | 68.4 | 57.7 | 62.6 | 64.6 | 58.1 |
| Total | 192 | 190 | 162 | 191 | 200 | 192 | 183 | 191 | 205 | 235 | 196 |
Exports by Country
the Netherlands (38K tons), Russia (35K tons) and the United Arab Emirates (25K tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from South Africa, with a combined 41% share of total exports. India, the UK, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +23.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from South Africa were the Netherlands ($31M), Russia ($28M) and the United Arab Emirates ($22M), with a combined 41% share of total exports. India, the UK, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +21.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the pear price amounted to $814 per ton (FOB, South Africa), almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $929 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Hong Kong ($969 per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($967 per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($665 per ton) and Italy ($740 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pear market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
