Ecuador: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Ecuador

In 2021, the Ecuadorian pear market decreased by -2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Ecuador

In value terms, pear production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +88.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21%. Pear production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The average yield of pears in Ecuador fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 3.3%. The pear yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of pears were harvested in Ecuador; stabilizing at 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 0.9% against the previous year. The pear harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Pear Exports

Exports from Ecuador

In 2014, approx. X kg of pears were exported from Ecuador; waning by -57.1% compared with 2013 figures. In general, exports faced a sharp curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2013, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, pear exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2014. Overall, exports saw a precipitous decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2013, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Ecuador, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain was relatively modest.

In value terms, Spain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 50%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +0.2% per year.

Pear Imports

Imports into Ecuador

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears were imported into Ecuador; approximately equating the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pear to Ecuador, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile stood at +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+2.8% per year) and the United States (-24.9% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Ecuador, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile stood at +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+4.9% per year) and the United States (-22.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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