South Africa: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in South Africa

The South African pears and quinces market contracted rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -21.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in South Africa

In value terms, pears and quinces production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Pears and quinces production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in South Africa reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 4%. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year. 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 South Africa declined modestly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -1.8% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the fourth year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of pears and quinces, which increased by 16% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 21%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of pears and quinces exports from South Africa, together comprising 46% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, the UK, Indonesia, Malaysia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Germany, France and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +77.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Russia ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, the UK, Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Italy, Germany, Vietnam and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +74.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into South Africa

Pears and quinces imports into South Africa declined significantly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -25.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 185%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to South Africa, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, pears and quinces imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Senegal (X tons), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -14.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+12.1% per year) and Senegal (0.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to South Africa, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+18.9% per year) and Senegal (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -18.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pears and quinces import price decreased by -23.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 37%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per ton) and Senegal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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