Uruguay: Pear Market 2025

Pear Market Size in Uruguay

After two years of decline, the Uruguayan pear market increased by 59% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. Pear consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pear Production in Uruguay

In value terms, pear production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 160%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pears in Uruguay skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2021, picking up by 18% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 131%. Over the period under review, the average pear yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the 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, approx. X ha of pears were harvested in Uruguay; rising by 66% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pear Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, the amount of pears exported from Uruguay surged to X tons, growing by 165% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 619% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 682% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Uruguay, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to -14.7%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Uruguay, comprising 106% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -15.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (-0.8%).

Pear Imports

Imports into Uruguay

Pear imports into Uruguay shrank sharply to X tons in 2021, falling by -90.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 210%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pear to Uruguay, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina stood at -8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-6.2% per year) and Portugal (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Uruguay, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina totaled -13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-1.0% per year) and Portugal (-4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($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 (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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