India: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in India

The Indian pear market contracted slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in India

In value terms, pear production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 5.8%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears in India shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -2.6% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 12%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the average pear 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 India; falling by -2.3% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 10%. The pear harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from India

For the third year in a row, India recorded growth in shipments abroad of pears, which increased by 129% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,759%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, pear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2,614% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Bhutan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from India, together accounting for 96% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bhutan (with a CAGR of +837,628.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bhutan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pears exports from India, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 1.2% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Bhutan amounted to +2,271,500.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+110.7% per year) and Qatar (+97.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 385%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bhutan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bhutan (+192.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, the amount of pears imported into India skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 37% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pear to India, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at +34.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+84.9% per year) and the United States (-8.5% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to India, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at +32.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+93.1% per year) and the United States (-8.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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