Norway: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian pear market increased by 10% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Norway

In value terms, pear production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 127%. Pear production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2021, the average yield of pears in Norway totaled X tons per ha, with an increase of 14% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 119%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average pear yield remained 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.

The pear harvested area in Norway stood at X ha in 2021, increasing by 1.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The pear harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2020, overseas shipments of pears decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 173%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 45%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for pear exports from Norway, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled -12.8%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at -3.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear export price amounted to less than $X per ton, which is down by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13,320% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +10.7% per year.

Pear Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of pears, when their volume increased by 4.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 9.9% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Norway, with a combined 49% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of -5.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Norway were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of -3.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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