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Pears market in Northern Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Europe" region includes following countries:

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh pears market in Northern Europe experienced a substantial contraction in volume between 2018 and 2023, falling from 277 thousand tons to 214 thousand tons. This overall decline of nearly 23% was punctuated by a partial recovery in 2022, when market size rose to 231 thousand tons, before resuming its downward trend.

The reduction in total market volume occurred alongside a significant drop in domestic production, which decreased by over 9 thousand tons, and a sharp decline in international trade. Imports, a major component of supply, fell by approximately 41% over the period, while exports contracted by nearly 89%, reflecting a broad-based reduction in market activity.

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 Northern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 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 Northern Europe

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

In 2019, pear production in Northern Europe reached its peak at 36 861 tonnes. The following year, in 2020, output remained relatively stable at 36 819 tonnes. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production grew by 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	0.0%	(0.1%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pears from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Pear exports from Northern Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 30.9 thousand tonnes, marking a sharp year-on-year drop of 55.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 72.5%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 35.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.3%)	(25.9%)	(55.2%)	(35.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus was the primary buyer of pears from Northern Europe, accounting for 83.2% of total export volumes. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of pears from Northern Europe fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value amounted to 19.9 million US dollars, down 29.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 49.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of decline of 20.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.6%)	(22.8%)	(29.8%)	(20.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia were the main destinations for pear exports from Northern Europe in value terms. Belarus accounted for 63.0% of export value, Kazakhstan for 9.2%, and Russia for 2.6%. Together, these three countries absorbed 74.8% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pears to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Northern Europe's pear import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported approximately 229.8 thousand tonnes, which was 14.5% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 35.4%, representing an annualized decline rate of 13.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	(19.4%)	(14.5%)	(13.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Portugal were the primary sources for pear imports into Northern Europe by volume. The Netherlands supplied 54.8% of imports, Belgium 23.2%, and Portugal 5.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 83.4% 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 Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Northern Europe's pear import value increased in 2020, reaching 264.3 million US dollars. This represented a moderate uptick of 7.7% from 2019, when imports hit their lowest point at 245.4 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 16.1%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	(16.1%)	7.7%	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Portugal were the key sources for pear imports into Northern Europe in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 51.5% of import value, Belgium for 22.3%, and Portugal for 5.8%. Together, these three countries made up 79.5% 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 Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io