China: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in China

In 2021, the Chinese pear market increased by 4.3% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Pear Production in China

In value terms, pear production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Pear production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The average yield of pears in China rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, picking up by 3.9% against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average pear yield reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of pears in China totaled X ha, with an increase of 2% against 2020. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, the amount of pears exported from China dropped to X tons, waning by -5.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +8.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, pear exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +86.2% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from China, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia stood at +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+1.7% per year) and Thailand (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from China were Indonesia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, the Philippines, the United States, Canada, Singapore and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +12.2%, 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 2021, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 24%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, pear imports into China contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -10.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 136% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 70%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to China, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +54.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the largest pear suppliers to China, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of +54.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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