New Zealand: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand pear market contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt setback. Pear consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in New Zealand

In value terms, pear production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 8.1%. Pear production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pears in New Zealand reached X tons per ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 2.4%. The pear yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pear harvested area in New Zealand was estimated at X ha in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with a decrease of -0.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, overseas shipments of pears were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -21.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 71%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. Tonga (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+23.8% per year) and Tonga (+30.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from New Zealand were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and Tonga ($X), with a combined 69% share of total exports. Singapore, the United States, Fiji, French Polynesia, the UK, Canada, New Caledonia, Indonesia, Russia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +42.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +68.5% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 19%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 China (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into New Zealand

For the third year in a row, New Zealand recorded growth in supplies from abroad of pears, which increased by 2% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest pear supplier to New Zealand, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.6% per year) and the United States (-23.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to New Zealand, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.9% per year) and the United States (-21.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($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 (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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