Pears market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

Brazil's fresh pear market volume declined from 177.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 136.5 thousand tons in 2021. This contraction was primarily driven by reduced imports, which fell from 158.1 to 120.8 thousand tons over the same period. The accelerated drop in 2020-2021 coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which introduced safety measures and logistical disruptions across the fruit supply chain. Domestic production remained persistently low, around 15-20 thousand tons annually, due to a lack of cultivars adapted to local conditions and post-harvest handling challenges, keeping the country reliant on foreign supply.

Market recovery began in 2022, with volume reaching 150.5 thousand tons, and further growth to 174.2 thousand tons in 2023. The rebound was supported by a shift in consumer preferences toward healthy and organic foods, boosting demand for fresh fruits like pears. Despite ongoing post-harvest losses estimated at 30% and logistical constraints, import volumes increased to meet the rising consumption, reaching 158.6 thousand tons in 2023.

Brazil's pear market continues to depend heavily on imports, which rose to 169.2 thousand tons in 2024. The broader fruit and vegetable sector in the country has benefited from technological advances and economic growth, creating opportunities for improved logistics and reduced waste. However, domestic pear production has not expanded significantly, constrained by limited suitable varieties and the need for better orchard management practices.

Production pears in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pears, 2018-2021

World map of production of pears, 2018-2021

Brazil's pear production volume increased after a two-year decline. In 2021, Brazil produced 15 796 tonnes of pears, marking a 2.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 15 363 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Brazil's pear production value rose after a two-year reduction. In 2021, the output of pears in Brazil was valued at 35 153 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 5.0% gain from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 31%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 33 470 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline took place in 2019 at 21.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports pears from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil's pear exports amounted to 0.1 thousand tonnes, down by 19.1% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 0.1 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 413.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil's pear exports in kind were distributed across a broad range of buyers. The top three markets—Marshall Islands (15.1% of exports in kind), Liberia (13.1%), and Panama (11.6%)—collectively accounted for 39.9% of total exports, with numerous other countries holding smaller but significant shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports varied by 4.8-fold between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2019. In 2021, Brazil exported 0.2 million US dollars worth of pears, representing a 17.4% decrease year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 0.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in that year at 378.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

During 2018–2021, Brazil's pear exports in value terms were spread across many markets. Marshall Islands (15.1% of exports in value terms), Liberia (12.9%), and Panama (10.8%) together made up only 38.7% of total flows, indicating a diversified export portfolio.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports pears to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

Brazil's pear import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Brazil imported 120.8 thousand tonnes of pears, showing a significant reduction of 12.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 23.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -8.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Throughout 2018–2021, Argentina dominated Brazil's pear import structure in kind, accounting for 70.6% of total flows, while other markets held comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Brazil's pear import value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Brazil imported 103.4 million US dollars worth of pears, down by 12.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 35.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina (with 66.5% of total flows) and Portugal (22.7%) together constituted 89.2% of Brazil's pear imports in value terms, with other partners accounting for the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021