Portugal: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese pear market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 209% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Pear Production in Portugal

In value terms, pear production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 87%. Pear production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of pears in Portugal skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2021, rising by 75% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 Portugal contracted modestly to X ha in 2021, which is down by -1.5% against 2020. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, shipments abroad of pears decreased by -5.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 69%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Portugal, with a combined 58% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Spain, Libya and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of +118.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from Portugal were France ($X), Brazil ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 58% of total exports. Germany, Spain, Libya and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Libya, with a CAGR of +125.1%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears were imported into Portugal; jumping by 32% against 2020. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +41.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +52.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Portugal, together accounting for 84% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Chile and Argentina, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +48.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Portugal were South Africa ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. Chile, Belgium and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +44.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 Spain (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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