MERCOSUR: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR pear market contracted modestly to $X in 2021, waning by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, pear production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13%. As a result, production attained 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 MERCOSUR, comprising approx. 68% of total volume. Moreover, pear 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 3.8% share.

In Argentina, pear production shrank by an average annual rate of -2.9% over the period from 2012-2021. 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, reducing by -11.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of pears production in MERCOSUR rose sharply to X ha, surging by 8.6% against 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained 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 MERCOSUR

In 2021, the amount of pears exported in MERCOSUR declined slightly to X tons, falling by -4.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained 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 fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Argentina (X tons) was the main exporter of pears, generating 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), mixing up a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to pear exports from Argentina stood at -2.8%. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Chile (+4.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Argentina (-3.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In terms of 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

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 5.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 totaled $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 MERCOSUR

For the fourth consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded decline in overseas purchases of pears, which decreased by -0.1% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 9.6%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 69% of total imports in 2021. Peru (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 26% share of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of -4.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Paraguay (+11.9%) and Peru (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +11.9% from 2012-2021. Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (+4.1 p.p.), Paraguay (+2.8 p.p.) and Ecuador (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -8.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears in MERCOSUR, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil amounted to -7.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (-4.4% per year) and Peru (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 4.3%. 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.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform