Germany: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Germany

The German pear market amounted to $X in 2021, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Pear consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Pear Production in Germany

In value terms, pear production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Germany dropped to X tons per ha, waning by -5.4% on the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 103%. Over the period under review, the average pear yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

The pear harvested area in Germany totaled X ha in 2021, approximately equating the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pear Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of pears exported from Germany dropped dramatically to X tons, waning by -15.7% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Germany, together comprising 44% of total exports. Finland, Sweden, Denmark, France, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +4.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 46% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Finland, Sweden, Denmark, France, Italy and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Poland (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of pears, when their volume increased by 4.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest pear supplier to Germany, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-6.3% per year) and Belgium (+23.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest pear suppliers to Germany, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +27.7%, 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

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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