Ghana: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian pear market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 31% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +75.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2019, pear exports from Ghana soared to X tons, increasing by 21% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 11,564%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, pear exports dropped notably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 4,574%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg), Germany (X kg) and Belgium (X kg) were the main destinations of pear exports from Ghana. Moreover, pear exports in the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Germany, threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of -15.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for pear exported from Ghana worldwide. Moreover, pear exports in the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Germany, threefold.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of -25.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear export price amounted to less than $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 80% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Germany (-9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pear Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears were imported into Ghana; rising by 42% on 2020. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +87.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 52%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pear imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +70.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pear to Ghana, with a 90% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at +6.8%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Ghana, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa totaled +4.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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