Eastern Asia: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian pear market increased by 4.6% 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 +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, pear production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The country with the largest volume of pear production was China (X tons), accounting for 97% of total volume.

In China, pear production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Eastern Asia rose to X tons per ha, with an increase of 4.2% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pear yield attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come. 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 Eastern Asia expanded slightly to X ha, increasing by 1.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears were exported in Eastern Asia; shrinking by -5.4% against the year before. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +5.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, pear exports reduced to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +75.8% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2021. South Korea (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pear exports from China stood at +2.5%. At the same time, South Korea (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +3.8% from 2012-2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest pear supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +7.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.6%).

Pear Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of pears, when their volume increased by 2.6% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports reached $X in 2021. Total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +16.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Hong Kong SAR represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 78% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by China (8.8%). Macao SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pear imports into Hong Kong SAR stood at -1.4%. At the same time, China (+15.8%), Macao SAR (+5.9%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +15.8% from 2012-2021. While the share of China (+6.5 p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Hong Kong SAR (-9.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears in Eastern Asia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 17% share.

In Hong Kong SAR, pear imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (-0.7% per year) and China (+18.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 14%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Macao SAR (+13.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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