Pears market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the pear market in Southern Asia contracted, with total volume falling from 481 thousand tons to 446 thousand tons. This decline was primarily driven by slowing population growth and a continued downturn in real incomes, which reduced effective consumer demand. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further pressured the market by disrupting supply chains and dampening economic activity, exacerbating the downward trend.

A notable recovery occurred in 2022, with market volume rebounding to 480 thousand tons. This growth was supported by government incentives for food processing and export infrastructure, alongside resilient consumer demand for healthy and convenient foods, including processed pear products. However, the market contracted again in 2023 to 446 thousand tons, coinciding with a significant 32.6% surge in fresh fruit exports, which likely diverted a portion of domestic production overseas.

Throughout the period, the market structure evolved with the entry of new international players such as USA Pears, which introduced varieties like Anjou and Bartlett, diversifying product segments. Concurrently, rising health awareness and a growing preference for organic and sustainably farmed produce continued to shape consumer behavior and influence long-term market dynamics.

Production pears in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

Southern Asia's pear production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 453.9 thousand tons of pears, showing a slight decrease of 1.7% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 8.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.9%.

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

Exports pears from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for pears from Southern Asia showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a dramatic 56-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports stood at 1,201 tons, marking a sharp decline of 77.6% from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5,353 tons, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, with a surge of 866.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus, Iraq, and Russia were the key destinations for pear exports from Southern Asia. Belarus accounted for 46.2% of exports in volume, Iraq for 11.5%, and Russia for 3.1%. Together, these three countries represented 60.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of pear exports from Southern Asia experienced irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. Export values hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 19-fold difference between these years. In 2020, export value amounted to 918 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep contraction of 77.8% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4,134 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 359.0%.

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

In terms of value from 2017 to 2020, Belarus, Iraq, and Russia led the export structure for pears from Southern Asia. Belarus accounted for 40.8% of export value, Iraq for 14.3%, and Russia for 3.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 58.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports pears to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, pear imports into Southern Asia declined. Imports reached their highest point in 2019 at 16,390 tons, with the largest year-over-year increase of 28.1% also occurring that year. In 2020, imports fell to 12,047 tons, down by 26.5% from the previous year. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China played a dominant role in pear imports to Southern Asia, accounting for 73.3% of total import volume. The remaining imports were distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of pear imports into Southern Asia showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import values were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import value stood at 11,261 thousand US dollars, which is 18.3% lower than in 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 13,780 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 109.0%.

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

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, China and South Africa were the primary sources for pear imports into Southern Asia, together accounting for 92.4% of total import value. The remainder was spread across smaller markets.

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

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