Latin America and the Caribbean: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American pear market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, pear production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 13%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Argentina (X tons) remains the largest pear producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for 66% of total volume. Moreover, pear 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 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in Argentina totaled -2.9%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Chile (+0.8% per year) and Colombia (+9.4% per year).

The average pear yield dropped to X tons per ha in 2021, which is down by -10.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pear yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of pears production in Latin America and the Caribbean rose remarkably to X ha, increasing by 7.6% against 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 9.5%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the pear harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Pear exports dropped slightly to X tons in 2021, reducing by -4.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 10%. 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 dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), comprising a 29% share of total exports.

Exports from Argentina decreased at an average annual rate of -2.8% from 2012 to 2021. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Chile (+4.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Argentina saw its share reduced by -3.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

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

Among the main exporting countries, Chile, with a CAGR of -0.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 5.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+0.0%).

Pear Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, supplies from abroad of pears decreased by -5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 9.5%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the main importer of pears in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 52% of total imports in 2021. Mexico (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Peru (7.6%), Colombia (7.4%) and Ecuador (5%). Paraguay (X tons) and Panama (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pear imports into Brazil stood at -4.5%. At the same time, Paraguay (+11.9%), Panama (+8.4%) and Peru (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +11.9% from 2012-2021. Mexico and Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mexico, Peru, Paraguay and Panama increased by +3.9, +2.6, +2 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Colombia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, Ecuador, Panama and Paraguay, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Among the main importing countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded 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 import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Panama (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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