Peru: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Peru

In 2022, the Peruvian pears and quinces market decreased by -20.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pears And Quinces Production in Peru

In value terms, pears and quinces production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pears and quinces in Peru rose to X tons per ha, surging by 1.7% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average pears and quinces yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pears and quinces harvested area in Peru rose markedly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 12% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 15%. The pears and quinces harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of pears and quinces, when their volume increased by 38% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 446% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 416%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Peru, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled +499.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (0.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+276.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Peru, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +440.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+306.0% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -43.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 70%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Peru

For the third consecutive year, Peru recorded decline in supplies from abroad of pears and quinces, which decreased by -13.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Peru.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +6.3%).

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces suppliers to Peru were Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X).

Argentina, with a CAGR of +0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.6%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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