Latin America and the Caribbean: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Latin American pears and quinces market, when its value increased by 9.5% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, pears and quinces production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Argentina (X tons) remains the largest pears and quinces producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for 66% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces production in Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Chile (X tons), threefold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Argentina totaled -2.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (+1.3% per year) and Colombia (+7.2% per year).

In 2022, the average pears and quinces yield in Latin America and the Caribbean was estimated at X tons per ha, picking up by 5% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the pears and quinces yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pears and quinces harvested area in Latin America and the Caribbean reduced slightly to X ha, with a decrease of -2.8% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 8.3% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the pears and quinces harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Pears and quinces exports shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by -7.8% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina represented the major exporter of pears and quinces in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 68% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), creating a 32% share of total exports.

Exports from Argentina decreased at an average annual rate of -3.6% from 2012 to 2022. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Chile increased by +6.3 percentage points.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X).

Chile, with a CAGR of -0.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+0.3%).

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of pears and quinces, when their volume increased by 4.5% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the major importer of pears and quinces in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 51% of total imports in 2022. Mexico (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by Colombia (8.2%), Peru (6.8%) and Ecuador (5.2%). Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pears and quinces imports into Brazil stood at -4.8%. At the same time, Paraguay (+8.6%) and Mexico (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +8.6% from 2012-2022. Peru and Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (+6.6 p.p.), Peru (+2.2 p.p.), Paraguay (+1.7 p.p.) and Ecuador (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (-9.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Colombia ($X), together comprising 79% of total imports. Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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