Peru: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Peru

For the third year in a row, the Peruvian pear market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3.8% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Pear consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pear Production in Peru

In value terms, pear production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +76.6% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Pear production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The average yield of pears in Peru fell to X tons per ha in 2021, standing approx. at 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average pear 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.

In 2021, approx. X ha of pears were harvested in Peru; surging by 7.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 7.7%. 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 Peru

In 2018, the amount of pears exported from Peru totaled X kg, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pear exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of pear exports from Peru, together accounting for 75% of total exports. Moreover, pear exports in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, France, more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +60.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Jamaica ($X) were the largest markets for pear exported from Peru worldwide, together accounting for 75% of total exports. Moreover, pear exports in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, France, tenfold.

Spain, with a CAGR of +59.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Jamaica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears were imported into Peru; leveling off at 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +9.0%).

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

Argentina, with a CAGR of +6.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Chile amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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