Turkey: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Turkey

After five years of growth, the Turkish pear market decreased by -25.6% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Pear Production in Turkey

In value terms, pear production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 21%. Pear production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

The average yield of pears in Turkey amounted to X tons per ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. The pear yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of pears production in Turkey dropped to X ha, waning by -3.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 4%. The pear harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, exports of pears from Turkey surged to X tons, picking up by 156% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Turkey, with a combined 65% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Israel, Bulgaria, Germany, Ukraine, Serbia, Libya, Saudi Arabia and Cyprus, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +186.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Turkey, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +38.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+41.5% per year) and Iraq (+21.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Russia (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pear Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears were imported into Turkey; which is down by -53.7% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 255% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 294%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Cyprus (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Turkey, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Cyprus (with a CAGR of +49.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Romania ($X) and Cyprus ($X) appeared to be the largest pear suppliers to Turkey, with a combined 95% share of total imports. Belarus lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 4.9%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +71.0%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Belarus ($X per ton), while the price for Cyprus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+114.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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