Canada: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Canada

The Canadian pear market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, picking up by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Pear consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Canada

In value terms, pear production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 decreased by -27.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 77%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Canada dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -7.3% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the average pear yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pear harvested area in Canada fell slightly to X ha in 2021, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 2.9%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the pear harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Canada

Pear exports from Canada skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 95% against 2020 figures. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 225% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 188% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cuba (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Canada, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Cuba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cuba stood at +32.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-30.4% per year) and the United States (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Cuba ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Canada, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Cuba amounted to +25.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-37.5% per year) and the United States (+7.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pear export price decreased by -13.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 60% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 the United States (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pear Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pears was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pear to Canada, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+2.6% per year) and China (-2.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Canada, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+2.4% per year) and China (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 11%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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