Austria: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Austria

The Austrian pear market fell rapidly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -40.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Austria

In value terms, pear production contracted sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 152%. Pear production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears in Austria dropped remarkably to X tons per ha in 2021, waning by -41.4% on the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pear yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Austria; growing by 1.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. The pear harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Pear Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of pears increased by 37% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pear exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Austria, together comprising 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +207.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +208.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average 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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Slovakia (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, purchases abroad of pears decreased by -26.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Austria, with a combined 75% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium, Spain and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +113.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Austria were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium, Spain and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 23%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +106.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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