Denmark: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Denmark

The Danish pear market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild decline. Pear consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pear Production in Denmark

In value terms, pear production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Pear production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Denmark shrank to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 52%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the pear harvested area in Denmark totaled X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached 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 Denmark

In 2021, pear exports from Denmark reduced rapidly to X tons, waning by -37.8% against 2020 figures. Overall, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +3.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 67%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, pear exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Greenland (X tons) and Iceland (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Denmark, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Germany, Faroe Islands and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +34.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Denmark, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greenland ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Iceland, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greenland (+0.0% per year) and Iceland (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 31% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Sweden (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Denmark

For the third consecutive year, Denmark recorded decline in purchases abroad of pears, which decreased by -7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest pear supplier to Denmark, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled -3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-13.8% per year) and South Africa (-11.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Denmark, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 5.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-11.7% per year) and Italy (-11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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