Azerbaijan: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Azerbaijan

For the fifth year in a row, the Azerbaijani pear market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 6.8% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +79.1% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Pear Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, pear production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +83.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The average yield of pears in Azerbaijan totaled X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 12% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 23% against the previous year. The pear yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain 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 Azerbaijan; increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 4.2% against the previous year. The pear harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pear Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2021, pear exports from Azerbaijan soared to X tons, picking up by 187% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 780% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, pear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 791% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +23.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +23.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-0.2%).

Pear Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pears decreased by -15.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 874%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 883% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pear to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-24.3% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Azerbaijan, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-14.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Portugal ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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