Ukraine: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian pear market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 6% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a modest expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pear Production in Ukraine

In value terms, pear production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears in Ukraine stood at X tons per ha in 2021, picking up by 4.5% against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. 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 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.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of pears production in Ukraine was estimated at X ha, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a mild curtailment. 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 Ukraine

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of pears, when their volume increased by 286% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a precipitous decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Ukraine, accounting for a 105% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belarus stood at +23.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+228.5% per year) and Russia (-68.1% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Ukraine, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus totaled +36.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+120.3% per year) and Russia (-61.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 65%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pear Imports

Imports into Ukraine

For the third consecutive year, Ukraine recorded growth in purchases abroad of pears, which increased by 27% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 156%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pear imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pear to Ukraine, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X tons), with an 8.6% share.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +19.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+62.7% per year) and South Africa (+13.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Ukraine, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with an 8.8% share.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +20.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+53.7% per year) and South Africa (+14.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 10%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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