MENA: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in MENA

In 2021, the MENA's pear market decreased by -12.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pear Production in MENA

In value terms, pear production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pear production was Turkey (X tons), comprising approx. 51% of total volume. Moreover, pear production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tons), fourfold. Iran (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey amounted to +2.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (-3.7% per year) and Iran (-0.5% per year).

In 2021, the average yield of pears in MENA surged to X tons per ha, picking up by 21% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of pears in MENA reduced sharply to X ha, declining by -19% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 4.8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the pear harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2021, the amount of pears exported in MENA surged to X tons, picking up by 101% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), committing a 9% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears exports, with a CAGR of +29.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+23.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Lebanon (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+35 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Lebanon (-24.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest pear supplier in MENA, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +29.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+32.9% per year) and Lebanon (+15.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -11.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+17.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pear Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2021, purchases abroad of pears decreased by -2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% 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 decreased by -3.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% 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 +187.4% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly 68% of total imports in 2021. Israel (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons). All these countries together took near 14% share of total imports. Jordan (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 62% of total imports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +18.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform