Italy: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Italy

The Italian pear market plummeted to $X in 2021, declining by -47.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in Italy

In value terms, pear production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Italy dropped dramatically to X tons per ha, waning by -56.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 18%. The pear yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Italy; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports from Italy

For the third year in a row, Italy recorded decline in overseas shipments of pears, which decreased by -16.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Italy, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-7.2% per year) and Austria (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Italy, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.8% per year) and Austria (-3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Romania (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, the amount of pears imported into Italy soared to X tons, with an increase of 46% on 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +102.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +109.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Italy, together comprising 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium and France, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Spain ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest pear suppliers to Italy, with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium and France, which together accounted for a further 25%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, rising by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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