SADC: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in SADC

In 2021, the SADC pear market increased by 0.8% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pear Production in SADC

In value terms, pear production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

South Africa (X tons) remains the largest pear producing country in SADC, comprising approx. 99% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in South Africa stood at +3.5%.

The average pear yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2021, increasing by 2.4% on 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 2.5%. The level of yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady 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.

In 2021, approx. X ha of pears were harvested in SADC; picking up by 3.1% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 8.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears were exported in SADC; growing by 9.1% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons), together accounting for 100% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears exports, with a CAGR of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest pear supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, pear exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, declining by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -0.3% per year.

Pear Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, overseas purchases of pears increased by 5.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Botswana (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) represented roughly 40% of total imports in 2021. Namibia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Swaziland (10%), Lesotho (9.2%), Angola (8.7%), Zimbabwe (6.7%) and Zambia (5.3%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lesotho (with a CAGR of +216.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Angola ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zambia and Zimbabwe, which together accounted for a further 26%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Lesotho, with a CAGR of +14.6%, saw 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 import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform