Pears market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh pears market in Northern America experienced a decline in volume from 771 thousand metric tons in 2018 to 671 thousand metric tons in 2020. This was followed by a recovery in 2021, when market size increased to 682 thousand metric tons, supported by initiatives such as Pears of New York's collaboration with local farms to boost production capacity and quality, alongside increased investments in research and development for improved cultivation techniques.

After a slight dip to 665 thousand metric tons in 2022, the market expanded again to 699 thousand metric tons in 2023. This growth was fueled by heightened domestic demand during festive periods, increased overseas demand from Muslim countries for Eid al-Fitr, and the rising popularity of online grocery shopping which enhanced market access and distribution.

Production pears in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

Pear production in Northern America has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 603.7 thousand tons of pears, marking a moderate decrease of 8.3% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11%, with an average annual decline rate of 3.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 739.8 thousand tons, which represented a 9.0% increase from the previous year. However, the largest drop occurred in 2019, with an 11.1% decrease.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of pear production in Northern America has also fallen for two consecutive years. In 2020, the output was valued at 558.3 million US dollars, showing a significant reduction of 22.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 25.2%, with an average annual decline of 9.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 772.6 million US dollars, which was a 3.5% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports pears from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 167 tons and peaked in 2019 at 433 tons, representing a 2.6-fold difference. In 2020, pear exports from Northern America amounted to 168 tons, a sharp decline of 61.2% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a jump of 159.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Cuba was the dominant partner in pear exports by volume, accounting for 72.4% of total flows. Other markets had relatively modest shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values hit their lowest point in 2020 and reached their maximum in 2019, showing a 3.1-fold gap. In 2020, pear exports from Northern America totaled 155 thousand US dollars, a sudden decline of 67.3% compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 475 thousand US dollars, which represented a 172.7% increase.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Cuba dominated the country structure of pear exports by value, accounting for 70.5% of total flows. Other destinations had relatively small shares during this time.

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

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

Imports pears to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019, reflecting a 2.4-fold difference. In 2020, Northern America imported 67 949 tons of pears, down by 5.1% year-over-year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 71 586 tons, which marked a 126.6% increase from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for pear imports by volume to Northern America was quite broad. China accounted for 17.0% of imports, Argentina for 15.4%, and South Africa for 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 41.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Northern America's pear import value totaled 82 484 thousand US dollars, which is 1.3% higher than the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 81 391 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 83 469 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 2.5% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 1.4% rise.

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

The data for 2017 to 2020 indicates that pear imports by value to Northern America were not concentrated on a few key destinations. Argentina accounted for 16.0% of imports, China for 15.3%, and South Africa for 8.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 39.8% of total flows.

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

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