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Pears market in Eastern Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh pears market in Eastern Africa remained stable from 2018 to 2020, with volumes around 15 000 t. The introduction of disease-resistant seedlings and improved agricultural practices supported production, while growing demand in local and international markets laid the foundation for expansion. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily affected marketing and demand, leading to a slight stabilization.

Post-pandemic recovery drove market growth to 16 348 t in 2021, further increasing to 16 617 t by 2023. This was fueled by rising exports to countries like Bahrain and Rwanda, as well as diversification into pear-derived products. Investments in nurseries and plantations expanded cultivated area, and a consumer shift towards organic and healthy foods boosted demand for fresh pears.

In 2024, the market continued its upward trajectory, supported by government agricultural policies and the adoption of advanced farming technologies. Changes in labeling regulations and international market access also influenced commercialization, while global healthy eating trends reinforced the appeal of pears.

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 Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Eastern Africa

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

After a two-year decline, pear production in Eastern Africa rebounded. In 2020, the region produced 10 891 tonnes of pears, marking a 3.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, overall production decreased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 10 494 tonnes, while the sharpest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	(2.7%)	3.8%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pears from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

The export market for pears from Eastern Africa showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a dramatic 986-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eastern Africa exported 27 tonnes of pears, representing a sharp increase of 209.0% compared to 2019. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at just 1 tonne, which also saw the largest decline of 99.9%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019 with growth of 850.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.9%)	850.3%	209.0%	(69.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Bunkers were the primary markets for Eastern Africa's pear exports in volume terms, together accounting for 9.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. The highest export value was recorded in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2018, with a 221-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Eastern Africa exported pears worth 33 thousand US dollars, representing a significant increase of 155.1% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 99.5%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019 with growth of 280.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.5%)	280.7%	155.1%	(64.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner portfolio for Eastern Africa's pear exports in value terms was relatively diverse. The Democratic Republic of the Congo accounted for 23.4% of export value, Bunkers represented 17.2%, and South Africa contributed 2.5%. Together, these three markets represented 43.1% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pears to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Eastern Africa imported 3 940 tonnes of pears, representing a decrease of 9.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 17.7%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 6.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with growth of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	0.9%	(9.9%)	(6.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated Eastern Africa's pear imports in volume terms, accounting for 94.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Pear imports to Eastern Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported pears worth 3 307 thousand US dollars, marking a modest decrease of 9.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 4.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 3 868 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	(5.6%)	(9.5%)	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa was overwhelmingly the main source for Eastern Africa's pear imports in value terms, accounting for 91.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io