Eastern Europe: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European pear market contracted slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, pear production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 28%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together accounting for 73% of total production. These countries were followed by Romania, Belarus, Hungary and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average pear yield rose significantly to X tons per ha in 2021, picking up by 6.6% on 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the pear 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of pears production in Eastern Europe declined slightly to X ha, which is down by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of pears were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 109% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland was the key exporter of pears in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 63% of total exports in 2021. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 25% share, followed by Lithuania (9.7%).

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +13.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+27.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +27.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Lithuania (-10.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Poland and Belarus increased by +23 and +19 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest pear supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

In Poland, pear exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+23.1% per year) and Lithuania (-17.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 13%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-3.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pear Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of pears, when their volume increased by 0.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 46% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 43% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pear imports into Russia stood at -6.4%. At the same time, Belarus (+21.5%), Romania (+13.5%), Ukraine (+7.5%), Poland (+6.2%) and the Czech Republic (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +21.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Lithuania (-7.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belarus (+19 p.p.), Poland (+4.5 p.p.) and Romania (+4.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Lithuania and Russia saw its share reduced by -4% and -28.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears in Eastern Europe, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at -8.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+21.5% per year) and Poland (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Ukraine ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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