Africa: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Africa

The African pear market totaled $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Africa

In value terms, pear production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

South Africa (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pear production, comprising approx. 59% of total volume. Moreover, pear production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in South Africa stood at +3.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (-3.7% per year) and Egypt (+1.5% per year).

The average pear yield rose notably to X tons per ha in 2021, growing by 8.1% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 8.6% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the 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 2021, the pear harvested area in Africa reduced slightly to X ha, shrinking by -4% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of pears exported in Africa amounted to X tons, increasing by 9.4% against 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 20%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears exports, with a CAGR of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In South Africa, pear exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 15%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -0.3% per year.

Pear Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of pears imported in Africa rose slightly to X tons, surging by 2.8% on the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 76%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Morocco prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 60% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Nigeria (X tons), comprising a 7.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Egypt (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) - together made up 22% of total imports.

Imports into Morocco increased at an average annual rate of +12.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Lesotho (+216.0%), Nigeria (+43.1%), Egypt (+42.8%), Cabo Verde (+17.6%), Botswana (+9.2%) and Senegal (+7.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lesotho emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +216.0% from 2012-2021. Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mauritius (-1.1%) and Swaziland (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (+60 p.p.), Nigeria (+7.6 p.p.), Botswana (+3.8 p.p.), Egypt (+3.4 p.p.), Senegal (+2.4 p.p.), Swaziland (+1.8 p.p.) and Lesotho (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Namibia (-4.1 p.p.) and Mauritius (-8.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears in Africa, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 5.7% share.

In Morocco, pear imports increased at an average annual rate of +18.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nigeria (+40.4% per year) and Egypt (+18.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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