Pears market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German fresh pears market began the period with the entry of new international suppliers, which expanded product availability. Market volume initially declined to 191.8 thousand tons in 2019 but recovered to 195.4 thousand tons in 2020. This recovery was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly increased consumer demand for fresh, healthy foods and accelerated the shift to online retail channels.

Market growth continued, reaching 201.3 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion was supported by increased investment in packaging technology to extend shelf life and improve product freshness. Furthermore, the introduction of new convenient product segments like pre-packaged and pre-cut pears catered to evolving consumer preferences. Major companies also invested in modern packing house facilities to enhance operational efficiency.

In 2023, the market volume experienced a slight decline to 196.7 thousand tons. This period was influenced by global factors including energy price volatility and ongoing supply chain bottlenecks, which affected market costs and product availability. Consumer preferences continued to shift steadily towards organic and sustainably produced pears.

Production pears in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, with the maximum recorded in 2018, showing a 2-fold variation between these years. In 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 10.8%. The following year, 2020, saw Germany produce 39 270 t of pears, representing a 7.6% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a significant rise of 103.7%, reaching a peak of 47 640 t.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The lowest production value was observed in 2017, with the highest in 2018, reflecting a 1.9-fold gap. In 2019, the value saw its largest decline of 11.2%. In 2020, output of pears was valued at 51 777 K $ US in Germany, showing a small decline of 2.9% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 94.0%, reaching a maximum value of 60 056 K $ US.

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

Exports pears from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Exported pear volumes from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with an 8.6% rise, reaching a maximum of 12.1 K t. In 2019, exports experienced their largest decline of 8.5%. In 2020, Germany exported 10.2 K t of pears, which is 7.9% smaller compared to 2019.

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

In 2017–2020, Austria, Poland, and the Netherlands formed the main group of destinations for exports in kind of pears from Germany. Austria accounted for 30.1% of exports in kind, Poland for 15.0%, and the Netherlands for 13.3%. Together, these three countries represented 58.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Pear deliveries from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a 3.4% rise, reaching a maximum value of 15.2 M $ US. In 2019, exports saw their largest decline of 8.9%. In 2020, Germany exported 13.4 M $ US of pears, representing a 3.2% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

In 2017–2020, Austria, Poland, and the Netherlands consistently remained the main destinations for exports in value terms. Austria accounted for 25.4% of exports in value terms, Poland for 17.6%, and the Netherlands for 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 54.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports pears to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, imported pear volumes in Germany increased. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 160.4 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 4.8%. In 2020, import volume was recorded at 166.3 K t, up by 3.7% versus the previous year.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium formed the key group of partners for imports in kind of pears to Germany. Italy accounted for 29.7% of imports in kind, the Netherlands for 27.1%, and Belgium for 10.7%. Jointly, these three countries represented 67.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year drop, Germany's pear imports increased. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 203.6 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 14.1%. In 2020, imports totalled 241.0 M $ US, marking a significant uptick of 18.4% over the past year.

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

In 2017–2020, Italy, the Netherlands, and South Africa formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 35.2% of imports in value terms, the Netherlands for 23.5%, and South Africa for 8.7%. Together, these three countries represented 67.3% of total import flows.

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

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