Africa: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Africa

The African pears and quinces market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -12.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Africa

In value terms, pears and quinces production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pears and quinces production was South Africa (X tons), comprising approx. 60% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tons), threefold. Morocco (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 13% share.

In South Africa, pears and quinces production increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Algeria (-3.1% per year) and Morocco (+2.4% per year).

The average pears and quinces yield contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.1% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9.7%. Over the period under review, the pears and quinces yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pears and quinces production in Africa declined to X ha, waning by -8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 4.7% 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 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of pears and quinces increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; 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 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the main exporter of pears and quinces in Africa, comprising 99% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears and quinces exports, with a CAGR of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest pears and quinces supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -0.6% per year.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of pears and quinces in Africa soared to X tons, growing by 23% on 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +83.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports reached $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +91.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Morocco represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 51% of total imports. Libya (X tons) took a 15% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Senegal (6.1%) and Nigeria (4.7%). The following importers - Cabo Verde (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - together made up 8.8% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pears and quinces imports into Morocco stood at +19.6%. At the same time, Nigeria (+26.6%), Botswana (+22.9%), Senegal (+15.5%) and Cabo Verde (+8.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +26.6% from 2012-2022. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Libya (-1.1%) and Angola (-7.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (+36 p.p.), Nigeria (+3.9 p.p.), Senegal (+3.4 p.p.) and Botswana (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mauritius, Angola and Libya saw its share reduced by -2%, -5.1% and -16.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears and quinces in Africa, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 7.4% share.

In Morocco, pears and quinces imports increased at an average annual rate of +23.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Libya (+0.6% per year) and Senegal (+17.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, declining by -11.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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