MERCOSUR: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR pears and quinces market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, pears and quinces production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Argentina (X tons) remains the largest pears and quinces producing country in MERCOSUR, comprising approx. 68% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces production in Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Chile (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Colombia (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Argentina amounted to -2.3%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Chile (+1.3% per year) and Colombia (+7.2% per year).

The average pears and quinces yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 5.5% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the pears and quinces yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, the pears and quinces harvested area in MERCOSUR dropped modestly to X ha, shrinking by -3.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.2% 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 somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of pears and quinces exported in MERCOSUR contracted to X tons, waning by -7.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 10%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) was the key exporter of pears and quinces, achieving 68% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), creating a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pears and quinces exports from Argentina stood at -3.6%. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Chile (+6.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (-5.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 amounted to $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 MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas purchases of pears and quinces were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the largest importer of pears and quinces, making up 68% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Peru (9%) and Ecuador (7%). Paraguay (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, 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. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay and Colombia increased by +3.7, +2.7, +2.4 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears and quinces in MERCOSUR, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled -5.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (-3.1% per year) and Peru (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 12%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform