Pears market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh pear market in Canada, measured in volume, reached its peak at 73 630 t in 2019 before declining to 65 224 t by 2023. In value terms, the market showed greater stability, fluctuating between 90 134 K $ US and 98 216 K $ US over the same period.

Regulatory developments played a significant role during this time. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted consultations in late 2021 to modernize grade standards for pears, while the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act (Bill C-280) was introduced in 2022 and passed into law in December 2024, providing enhanced financial security for growers. Global supply chain disruptions and non-climatic shocks noted in 2023 also impacted the market, contributing to volume constraints.

Towards the end of the period, industry innovation gained momentum. New pear varieties such as Cold Snap™ and Happi Pear were launched, coupled with improved storage technologies that extended marketing seasons. Favorable weather conditions in Ontario in 2024 supported higher pear production volumes.

Production pears in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

In 2020, Canada produced 8 545 tonnes of pears, marking a limited decline of 9.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 10.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of pear production in Canada was 8 301 thousand US dollars, showing a notable decline of 20.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 19.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 381 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports pears from Canada

Exports in kind, t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Pear exports from Canada reached their lowest point in 2020 at 160 tonnes, a decrease of 62.8% compared to 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 430 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 156.6%. The difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020 was 2.7 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Cuba played a leading role in Canada's pear exports in kind, accounting for 72.5% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Pear exports from Canada stood at 155 thousand US dollars in 2020, down by 67.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 475 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 174.5%. Exports varied by 3.1 times from the high in 2019 to the low in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Cuba dominated the partner structure for pear exports in value terms, holding a share of 70.6% of total flows, while other markets had comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Canada in value, 2017-2020

Imports pears to Canada

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, imported pear volumes in Canada declined. In 2020, imports reached 59 448 tonnes, representing a gradual drop of 8.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 64 664 tonnes, with the largest increase in 2018 of 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (50.9% of imports in kind), China (17.1%), and Argentina (15.5%) remained the key sources for pear imports in kind to Canada, together accounting for 83.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of pear imports to Canada amounted to 81 988 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a small rise of 1.3% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 80 941 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 2.4%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 82 922 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2017 to 2020, the United States (50.7% of imports in value terms), Argentina (16.1%), and China (15.4%) remained the principal suppliers of pears to Canada, jointly accounting for 82.2% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Canada in value, 2017-2020