Belarus: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Belarus

After nine years of growth, the Belarusian pear market decreased by -32.6% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Pear Production in Belarus

In value terms, pear production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Belarus contracted to X tons per ha, which is down by -8.1% on 2020. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 102%. Over the period under review, the average pear yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020, and then contracted in the following year. 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 Belarus contracted rapidly to X ha, waning by -39.6% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 6.3%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the pear harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of pears, when their volume increased by 58% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 333%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 244% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Belarus, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +27.9%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +23.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -3.7% per year.

Pear Imports

Imports into Belarus

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of pears increased by 1.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 272% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports fell slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 330% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Belarus, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +167.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest pear suppliers to Belarus, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +160.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, falling by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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