Southern Asia: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian pear market reduced modestly to $X in 2021, waning by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 9.7%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, pear production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pear production, comprising approx. 82% of total volume. Moreover, pear production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Nepal (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Afghanistan (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

In India, pear production plunged by an average annual rate of -2.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nepal (-3.6% per year) and Afghanistan (+22.1% per year).

In 2021, the average yield of pears in Southern Asia fell modestly to X tons per ha, waning by -2.4% on the previous year. In general, the yield showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 8.6%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the pear yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 dropped slightly to X ha in 2021, waning by -2.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 8.4%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of pears decreased by -12.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 782%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 566%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) was the key exporter of pears, comprising 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), creating a 22% share of total exports. Nepal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears exports, with a CAGR of +48.4% from 2012 to 2021. Pakistan (-33.9%) and Nepal (-35.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India and Nepal increased by +75 and +3.3 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest pear supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India stood at +74.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (-37.6% per year) and Nepal (-35.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+17.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pear Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

Pear imports surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 38% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 420%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Nepal (X tons), mixing up an 8.2% share of total imports. Maldives (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Nepal (+29.7%) and Maldives (+27.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +29.7% from 2012-2021. India (+87 p.p.) and Nepal (+8.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears in Southern Asia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nepal ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India stood at +13.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Nepal (+39.9% per year) and Maldives (+31.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +11.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pear import price increased by +28.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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