Asia-Pacific: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, the Asia-Pacific pear market increased by 4.4% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, pear production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The country with the largest volume of pear production was China (X tons), comprising approx. 94% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +1.1%.

The average pear yield stood at X tons per ha in 2021, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pear harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2021, growing by 1.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, the amount of pears exported in Asia-Pacific contracted slightly to X tons, reducing by -4.6% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +5.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pear exports contracted to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +73.0% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2021. South Korea (X tons) and Australia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Korea (+3.8%) and Australia (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +3.8% from 2012-2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest pear supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In China, pear exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+4.1% per year) and Australia (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -2.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pear Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, imports of pears in Asia-Pacific rose to X tons, with an increase of 1.7% against the year before. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +95.3% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 18%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) was the main importer of pears, creating 41% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Thailand (12%), the Philippines (7.3%) and Malaysia (6.6%). The following importers - India (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) - each reached an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pear imports into Indonesia stood at +6.3%. At the same time, India (+10.6%), the Philippines (+8.7%) and Thailand (+7.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-1.4%), Malaysia (-2.3%) and Vietnam (-13.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Indonesia (+11 p.p.), the Philippines (+7.3 p.p.), India (+4.5 p.p.) and Thailand (+4.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR and Vietnam saw its share reduced by -3.9%, -6.8% and -14.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears in Asia-Pacific, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with an 8.1% share.

In Indonesia, pear imports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (+11.2% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 8.6% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+12.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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