Netherlands: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch pear market shrank rapidly to $X in 2021, which is down by -27.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed significant growth. 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 the Netherlands

In value terms, pear production dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +37.6% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 97%. Pear production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

The average yield of pears in the Netherlands shrank markedly to X tons per ha in 2021, with a decrease of -15.6% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The pear yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 pear harvested area in the Netherlands reached X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7.3%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Pear Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the seventh year in a row, the Netherlands recorded decline in shipments abroad of pears, which decreased by -2.3% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear exports contracted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 48% of total exports. Poland, France, Italy, Spain, Romania, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the Czech Republic and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +32.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 64% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Poland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Romania, Denmark, Norway, Ireland and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 45%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +30.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pear export price increased by +59.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of pears increased by 8.9% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 67% of total imports. Argentina, China, Italy, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Belgium ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the largest pear suppliers to the Netherlands.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +5.6%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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