Canada: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Canada

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Canadian pears and quinces market, when its value decreased by -1.9% to $X. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Canada

In value terms, pears and quinces production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 118% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Canada was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 4% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pears and quinces in Canada amounted to X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 2.9%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the pears and quinces harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of pears and quinces exported from Canada shrank dramatically to X tons, dropping by -74% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 179% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cuba (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Canada, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Cuba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. Swaziland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cuba amounted to +8.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+1.2% per year) and Swaziland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Cuba ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Canada, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cuba amounted to +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-1.3% per year) and Swaziland (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -16.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, the amount of pears and quinces imported into Canada shrank to X tons, declining by -7.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest pears and quinces supplier to Canada, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+0.4% per year) and China (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Canada, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.9% per year) and Argentina (+0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 10% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Chile ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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