Spain: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Spain

The Spanish pear market fell slightly to $X in 2021, declining by -4% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a mild setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in Spain

In value terms, pear production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pears in Spain contracted to X tons per ha in 2021, leveling off at 2020 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pear yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Spain shrank to X ha in 2021, stabilizing at 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pear harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports from Spain

Pear exports from Spain rose markedly to X tons in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 30%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Spain, with a combined 69% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Brazil, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Senegal, Poland and Greece, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from Spain were Italy ($X), Morocco ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. Germany, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Senegal, Poland and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Senegal, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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, surging by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Greece (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears were imported into Spain; jumping by 29% on 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +46.6% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +52.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Spain, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +12.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Chile ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest pear suppliers to Spain, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +17.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, declining by -9.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 63%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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