South Africa: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in South Africa

In 2021, the South African pear market increased by 0.3% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Pear Production in South Africa

In value terms, pear production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Pear production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In 2021, the average yield of pears in South Africa reached X tons per ha, increasing by 2% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 4%. Over the period under review, the average pear yield hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue 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 South Africa totaled X ha in 2021, surging by 3.7% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 9.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of pears, which increased by 9% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period 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 2016 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from South Africa, together accounting for 44% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +85.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from South Africa were Russia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 44% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +84.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Germany (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears were imported into South Africa; growing by 140% compared with 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 223% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 188% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to South Africa, together comprising 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +202.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest pear suppliers to South Africa, together comprising 99.9% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +195.1%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pear import price decreased by -5.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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