Switzerland: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss pear market declined markedly to $X in 2021, falling by -15.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Switzerland

In value terms, pear production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -38.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average pear yield in Switzerland plummeted to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -19.5% compared with the year before. In general, the yield showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 84%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average pear yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the pear harvested area in Switzerland contracted to X ha, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of pears decreased by -74.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 405%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear exports reduced notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 424% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Switzerland, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled -25.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+2.8% per year) and France (-10.3% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for pear exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +2.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pear export price increased by +48.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 114%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Austria (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Switzerland

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of pears increased by 25% to X tons in 2021. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 102%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest pear supplier to Switzerland, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled +44.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.1% per year) and South Africa (-12.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Switzerland were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +39.5%, 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

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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