Pears market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh pear market in Central Asia expanded from 141.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 195.5 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was initially supported by regional economic development, which boosted consumer demand, and later by the stabilization of supply chains following the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions.

Geopolitical realignments and trade flow changes from 2022 onward led to increased import volumes, further enlarging the market. Simultaneously, enhanced transport infrastructure and regional trade initiatives, including fruit exports from Kazakhstan, improved distribution and access for fresh pears.

Evolving consumer preferences toward high-quality fresh produce and continued infrastructure investments shaped the market dynamics by 2024, supporting import growth and regional integration.

Production pears in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

Central Asia's pear production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 134.7 thousand tons of pears, marking a 6.3% year-over-year rise. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 123.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 5.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of pear output in Central Asia reached 98.0 million US dollars, up by 14.5% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 85.5 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 109.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 21.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports pears from Central Asia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 823 tons and peaked in 2019 at 2 022 tons, resulting in a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Central Asia's pear exports amounted to 1 978 tons, representing a 2.2% decrease compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 20.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 145.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Ukraine were the main buyers of pears from Central Asia, together accounting for 41.2% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 733 thousand US dollars, while the highest was reached in 2020 at 1 438 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 2-fold gap. In 2020, cross-border shipments of pears from Central Asia showed a modest uptick of 5.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019 with an 86.4% rise.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Russia and Ukraine made the largest contribution to exports in value terms, together representing 27.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports pears to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, imported pear volumes in Central Asia declined. Imports peaked in 2019 at 20 290 tons and fell to 16 644 tons in 2020, which is 18.0% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium (34.7% of imports in volume terms), China (29.7% of imports in volume terms), and the Netherlands (17.0% of imports in volume terms) continued to be the main suppliers of pears to Central Asia, jointly forming 81.3% of total imports in volume terms.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year rise, the volume of pear imports in Central Asia declined. Imports reached their maximum value in 2019 at 13 308 thousand US dollars and dropped to 10 576 thousand US dollars in 2020, which is 20.5% lower over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 11.1%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Belgium (31.7% of imports in value terms), China (29.6% of imports in value terms), and the Netherlands (21.2% of imports in value terms) together accounted for 82.5% of total imports in value terms of pears to Central Asia, making them the main sources.

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

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