Argentina: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian pear market increased by 0.3% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in Argentina

In value terms, pear production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears in Argentina contracted markedly to X tons per ha in 2021, shrinking by -16.9% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 26%. The pear yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Argentina skyrocketed to X ha, rising by 16% on the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 18%. The pear harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, the amount of pears exported from Argentina contracted to X tons, dropping by -9.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Argentina, together comprising 66% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Peru, Mexico, Canada, Algeria, Paraguay, the Netherlands, France and Germany, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from Argentina were Brazil ($X), Russia ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports. Italy, Mexico, Peru, Canada, the Netherlands, Algeria, France, Germany and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 5.5%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pear Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of pears, when their volume decreased by -48.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,860% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 592%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Argentina were Colombia ($X), Chile ($X) and Brazil ($X).

Chile, with a CAGR of +30.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 47% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 126% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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