Chile: Pears And Quinces Market 2024

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Chile

The Chilean pears and quinces market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -23.3% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Chile

In value terms, pears and quinces production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Chile shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3.4%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average pears and quinces 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 pears and quinces harvested area in Chile stood at X ha, with an increase of 6.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, exports of pears and quinces from Chile contracted modestly to X tons, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from Chile, together accounting for 41% of total exports. Italy, Ecuador, Russia, Peru, Spain, Germany, China, Brazil, Panama and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +77.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Colombia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from Chile worldwide, together comprising 43% of total exports. Italy, Ecuador, Russia, Peru, Spain, China, Germany, Brazil, Panama and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +87.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 11%. 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 somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 China (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, the amount of pears and quinces imported into Chile surged to X tons, with an increase of 39% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 104%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) was the main pears and quinces supplier to Chile, with a 99.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina stood at +60.5%.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Chile, comprising 99.9% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina totaled +58.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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