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Pears market in MENA

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh pears market in MENA saw considerable volume changes from 2018 to 2023. Production reached a high of 552.4 thousand tons in 2019, then contracted to 473.6 thousand tons in 2021 before climbing back to 511.6 thousand tons by 2023. Total market size followed a similar trajectory, peaking at 714.3 thousand tons in 2019, declining to 606.8 thousand tons in 2021, and recovering to 658.0 thousand tons in 2022 before settling at 613.9 thousand tons in 2023. Imports remained a steady source of supply, generally between 170 and 191 thousand tons annually, while exports fluctuated, rising notably after 2019.

In 2024, the market landscape was influenced by several key developments. Ongoing regional conflicts exacerbated global energy price volatility, indirectly impacting supply chain logistics and operational costs. Strategic alliances among major players and increased localization of supply chains aimed to bolster market resilience. A significant move was the exclusive partnership between a major US-based retailer and a local pear grower to introduce unique pear varieties, differentiating product lines. These factors, coupled with enduring consumer trends toward health and sustainability, coincided with a rise in imports to 149.2 thousand tons and a sharp drop in exports to 6.7 thousand tons.

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, 2019-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2019-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2019-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2019-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2019-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2019-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2019-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2019-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2019-2024, $ 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, 2019-2024
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 MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, MENA produced 487.6 thousand tons of pears, marking a significant 11.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 13.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	7.7%	(11.7%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pears from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Exports bottomed out in 2018 at 2.7 thousand tons and peaked in 2020 at 38.4 thousand tons, representing a dramatic 14.2-fold difference. In 2020, exports surged by 172.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 81.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 420.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.7%)	420.3%	172.7%	37.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, pear exports from MENA were widely dispersed across partner countries. Belarus accounted for 3.1% of exports in kind, Afghanistan for 2.3%, and India for 2.3%, with these three countries together representing only 7.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign pear supplies from MENA increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 41.2 million US dollars, reflecting a 14.7% uptick from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 233.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	158.9%	12.3%	14.7%	49.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, pear exports from MENA in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Afghanistan accounted for 2.2% of exports in value terms, Belarus for 1.9%, and India for 1.7%, with these three countries together capturing only 5.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pears to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year increase, pear volumes imported by MENA declined. In 2020, imports reached 171.1 thousand tons, representing a slight reduction of 2.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 39.7%, with a CAGR of 11.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 176.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 33.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	33.3%	(2.8%)	11.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa, Portugal, and Spain formed the key group of partners for pear imports in kind to MENA. South Africa accounted for 26.6% of imports in kind, Portugal for 20.5%, and Spain for 10.9%, jointly representing 58.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Pear imports to MENA increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 179.1 million US dollars, which is 13.3% above the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 44.1%, with a CAGR of 12.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	22.5%	13.3%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Portugal, and Spain led the structure of pear imports in value terms to MENA. South Africa accounted for 28.1% of imports in value terms, Portugal for 18.3%, and Spain for 13.3%, together representing 59.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io