Russian Federation: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian pear market reached $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Pear consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, pear production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of pears in Russia rose modestly to X tons per ha, picking up by 2% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13%. 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 Russia totaled X ha in 2021, picking up by 6.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The pear harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Pear Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, pear exports from Russia expanded rapidly to X tons, picking up by 11% on 2020. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 247% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, pear exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 222% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Russia, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mongolia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kazakhstan (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine stood at +59.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mongolia (+10.9% per year) and Kazakhstan (+5.3% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Russia, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Mongolia, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine totaled +36.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+5.2% per year) and Mongolia (+1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tajikistan ($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 Belarus (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pear Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of pears increased by 2.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 9.3%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Russia, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +30.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), South Africa ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest pear suppliers to Russia, with a combined 77% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belarus, Chile and Azerbaijan, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Belarus, with a CAGR of +25.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, waning by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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