Pears market in India

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh pear market in India contracted from 2018 to 2021, falling from 337 thousand tons to 301 thousand tons. This decline was primarily driven by a slowdown in population growth and a continued downturn in real incomes, which weakened consumer purchasing power. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further strained the market by disrupting supply chains and dampening demand, despite a concurrent boost in health awareness that increased interest in vitamin-rich fruits like pears.

Market volume rebounded to 341 thousand tons in 2022, supported by government-backed improvements in cold-chain infrastructure and logistics within Agri Export Zones, which enhanced distribution and export capacity. A shift in consumer preference toward convenient, packaged fresh fruit also contributed to growth. However, in 2023, the market shrank again to 300 thousand tons as geopolitical tensions, including the Russia-Ukraine war and Red Sea crisis, created trade obstacles, while ongoing export restrictions on staple foods indirectly affected fruit market dynamics. Throughout the period, the entry of USA Pears with new varieties in 2019 expanded product segments, and sustained trends toward health-conscious and sustainable consumption continued to shape demand.

Production pears in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, India ranked as the world's 10th largest producer of pears.

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

India's pear production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 290.0 thousand tons of pears, representing a controlled contraction of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.7%.

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

Exports pears from India

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 tons, then surged to 42 tons in 2020, marking a dramatic increase of 1 758.7% compared to 2019. Overall, volumes varied 19-fold between the 2018 low and the 2020 high. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 71.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Nepal were the dominant destinations for India's pear exports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 87.2% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values hit their lowest point in 2019 at 1 thousand US dollars, then rose sharply to 40 thousand US dollars in 2020, equivalent to a year-on-year gain of 2 607.0%. Values fluctuated 27-fold between the 2019 low and the 2020 high. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, dropping by 74.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, India's pear exports in value terms were strongly concentrated on the United Arab Emirates, which accounted for 70.4% of total flows. Other trading partners made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports pears to India

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, India's pear imports declined. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 059 tons, followed by a decrease to 18 224 tons in 2020, showing a loss of 9.1% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 7.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa, the United States, and China formed the core group of markets for India's pear imports in volume terms. South Africa accounted for 68.2% of imports, the United States for 10.3%, and China for 8.4%, together representing 86.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, India's cross-border pear shipments declined. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 22 602 thousand US dollars, then contracted to 20 501 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 9.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and the United States dominated India's pear imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.9% of total flows. Other countries represented the residual share.

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

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