Pears market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the fresh pear market volume in Russia declined from 337 thousand tons to 292 thousand tons. In 2018, a health and wellness trend increased consumption of fresh natural products, including pears, supporting the market. However, in 2019, sanctions and geopolitical risks reduced pear imports by 16%, leading to a market volume drop. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 affected logistics and consumer preferences, but the market stabilized with a slight decline.

In 2021, the market volume grew to 304 thousand tons, aided by an increasing share of Russian producers and an 8.5% rise in domestic pear production. Yet in 2022 and 2023, sanctions and the weakening ruble drove up prices for imported fruits and reduced pear imports. This, along with rising prices for fresh pears, lowered demand: the market volume fell to 267 thousand tons in 2023, and pear production dropped by 14%.

Throughout the period, the development of greenhouse complexes and new production capacities in the agro-sector supported domestic pear output. Shifts in consumer preferences toward natural and healthy products, along with continued logistical changes due to sanctions, further shaped the market dynamics.

Production pears in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia ranked 26th globally in pear production volume.

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

Russia's pear production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 72 800 tonnes of pears, which is 4.6% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 36.6%, representing an annualized growth rate of 11.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Pear production in Russia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 44 377 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 8.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 6.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 55 783 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 12.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 18.0%.

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

Exports pears from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Pear exports from Russia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 0.6 thousand tonnes, showing a 12.3% advance compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 55.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine (53.1% of exports in kind), Belarus (18.3% of exports in kind), and Kazakhstan (8.7% of exports in kind) were the primary buyers of pears from Russia, jointly accounting for 80.1% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year increase, pear shipments from Russia to abroad declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.4 million US dollars, corresponding to a 1.9% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 6.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 0.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine (41.8% of exports in value terms), Belarus (24.9% of exports in value terms), and Kazakhstan (14.7% of exports in value terms) were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of pear exports from Russia, with a combined share of 81.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports pears to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Pear shipments to Russia from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Russia imported 0.0 thousand tonnes of pears, reflecting a 3.4% fall compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 6.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 271.3 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 15.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Argentina (33.0% of imports in kind), Belarus (23.1% of imports in kind), and South Africa (14.3% of imports in kind) formed the key group of partners for pear imports to Russia, jointly representing 70.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, pear imports to Russia amounted to 195.2 million US dollars, showing a 4.7% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 201.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 8.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina (40.6% of imports in value terms), South Africa (18.2% of imports in value terms), and China (9.3% of imports in value terms) were the main markets for pear imports to Russia, together accounting for 68.1% of total flows.

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

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