Benelux: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux pear market dropped notably to $X in 2021, waning by -25.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in Benelux

In value terms, pear production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +29.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.1%).

The average pear yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2021, with a decrease of -11.6% against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Benelux; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 2015 with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Pear Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, exports of pears in Benelux shrank to X tons, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 35%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly 99.9% of total exports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +0.1%).

In value terms, the largest pear supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +1.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.5%).

Pear Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas purchases of pears increased by 6.2% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importer of pears in Benelux, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 75% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 24% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears imports, with a CAGR of -1.7% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-1.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears in Benelux, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, pear imports decreased by an average annual rate of -2.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform