Asia: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Asia

In 2021, the Asian pear market increased by 3.6% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pear Production in Asia

In value terms, pear production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pear production, accounting for 90% of total volume. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total production.

In China, pear production increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

The average pear yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2021, surging by 5.5% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 9.2% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual 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.

In 2021, approx. X ha of pears were harvested in Asia; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports in Asia

Pear exports rose significantly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +27.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear exports reached $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +102.3% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main exporter of pears, generating 68% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), creating a 22% share of total exports. The following exporters - South Korea (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up 5.3% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pear exports from China stood at +2.5%. At the same time, Turkey (+29.5%), the United Arab Emirates (+23.9%) and South Korea (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +29.5% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey and the United Arab Emirates increased by +19 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest pear supplier in Asia, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +7.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+29.1% per year) and South Korea (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 26%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 United Arab Emirates (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pears increased by 3% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +80.5% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) represented the key importer of pears, achieving 33% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Thailand (9.6%), the Philippines (5.8%), Malaysia (5.3%) and the United Arab Emirates (4.7%). Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Indonesia increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+20.1%), Israel (+17.4%), India (+10.6%), the Philippines (+8.7%), Thailand (+7.8%), Saudi Arabia (+5.8%), Kazakhstan (+4.9%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +20.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-1.4%), Malaysia (-2.3%), Singapore (-3.6%) and Vietnam (-13.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Indonesia (+6.6 p.p.), the Philippines (+5.8 p.p.), India (+3.6 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+3.4 p.p.) and Thailand (+2.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR and Vietnam saw its share reduced by -2.1%, -3.7%, -6.8% and -12.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears in Asia, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia totaled +13.1%. 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 amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($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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