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Pears market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the UK fresh pear market contracted from 162.5 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 122.7 thousand tonnes in 2023, a reduction of nearly 25%. Over the same period, the market's value rose from 163.8 million US dollars to 171.2 million US dollars, indicating a substantial increase in average prices. Domestic production fell sharply from 26.6 thousand tonnes to 15.5 thousand tonnes, reflecting broader challenges in local cultivation.

In 2023, erratic weather, labour shortages, and soaring input costs significantly impacted the profitability of British pear growers, threatening the sector's viability and contributing to tighter supply. The following year, extreme weather conditions including severe storms and flooding further disrupted outdoor growing and harvesting, sustaining pressure on availability and supporting higher shelf prices for pears.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. 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 the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pears, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pears, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

The United Kingdom's pear production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the UK produced 19 270 tonnes of pears, marking a significant reduction of 23.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 27.5%, with an average annual decline of 10.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 27 406 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	(8.7%)	(23.0%)	(10.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The United Kingdom's pear production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, pear output was valued at 22 558 thousand US dollars, representing an 18.6% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, production value fell by 34.2%, with an average annual decline of 13.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(18.6%)	(18.6%)	(13.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pears from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, the United Kingdom's pear export volume totalled 1.1 thousand tonnes, which is 39.8% lower than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 39.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 15.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 1.9 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 33.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.3%)	33.6%	(39.8%)	(15.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland and Greece accounted for 83.3% of the UK's total pear exports in volume terms. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the United Kingdom's pear export value amounted to 1.3 million US dollars, representing a dramatic drop of 36.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value decreased by 44.8%, with an average annual decline of 18.0%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2020 at 19.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.2%)	19.2%	(36.4%)	(18.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the geographical pattern of pear exports in value terms was characterised by a strong dominance of Ireland, which accounted for 73.2% of total flows. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pears to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

The volume of pear imports to the United Kingdom declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 100.2 thousand tonnes, corresponding to a decline of 10.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 27.2%, with an average annual decline of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.6%)	(3.7%)	(10.5%)	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands (40.8% of imports in volume terms), Belgium (27.5%), and Portugal (12.3%) remained the key partners for pear imports to the UK. Together, these three countries accounted for 80.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, cross-border shipments of pears to the United Kingdom totalled 119.2 million US dollars, which is 15.3% less than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value decreased by 9.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.3%. The highest import value was recorded in 2020 at 140.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	15.5%	(15.3%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for pear imports to the United Kingdom in value terms were the Netherlands (40.5% of imports), Belgium (25.7%), and Portugal (11.2%). These three countries jointly accounted for 77.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io