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Pears market in Central America

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh pear market in Central America underwent significant shifts between 2018 and 2023. Market volume expanded to 140 thousand tons in 2019, driven by a substantial increase in imports, but then contracted over the following two years, falling to 85 thousand tons in 2021.

A gradual recovery took hold from 2022, with the market reaching 106 thousand tons by 2023. In 2024, the trade environment was influenced by the opening of Central American markets to Argentine pears, supported by phytosanitary protocols and cold treatment, which helped maintain import flows amid a broader regional trend of rising pear consumption in Latin America.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Central America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pears in Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Central America's pear production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 25 903 tonnes of pears, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 7.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 29 973 tonnes, marking a 7.3% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with production falling by 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	(13.3%)	(0.3%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of pear production in Central America reached 28 209 thousand US dollars, representing a 7.9% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 3.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 138 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 33 144 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 21.1% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, with a 13.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.1%	(21.1%)	7.9%	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pears from Central America

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. The highest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2018, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.9 times. In 2020, Central America's pear export volume reached 0.0 thousand tonnes, reflecting a steep year-on-year decrease of 67.6%. The minimum value was in 2018 at 0.0 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a 74.2% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 272.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.2%)	272.7%	(67.6%)	(32.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values fluctuated 3.7 times between the high of 2017 and the low of 2018. In 2020, Central America exported 0.0 million US dollars worth of pears, down by 64.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 72.8% drop, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a 239.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(72.8%)	239.1%	(64.9%)	(31.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pears to Central America

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, pear deliveries to Central America declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 79.9 thousand tonnes, down by 30.2% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 114.5 thousand tonnes, which also marked the largest increase of 33.2% during the period.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	33.2%	(30.2%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in kind was characterized by a strong dominance of the United States, which accounted for 86.6% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year increase, Central America's volume of pear imports declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 94.5 million US dollars, which is 19.8% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 117.8 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 16.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	12.1%	(19.8%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States accounted for 86.4% of total imports in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io