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Pears market in Uruguay

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the fresh pear market in Uruguay contracted from 12 769 tons to 8 366 tons. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with market volume reaching 11 501 tons. This rebound coincided with a yield of 7 kg per plant and a deliberate shift toward off-season production to compete with imported pears, which strengthened domestic supply.

Subsequent years saw continued technological and varietal advancements. In 2022, yield per plant rose to 10 kg, and growers adopted post-harvest ethylene degreening and cold storage at 0°C to enhance quality and longevity. That year also marked the commercial introduction of the early Williams Precoz variety, allowing harvest in December and diversifying production into northern regions with milder winters. By 2023, the early variety was being consolidated, and promotional campaigns by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries and Mercado Modelo sought to boost local consumption.

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 Uruguay
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Uruguay 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Uruguay in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Uruguay, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Uruguay by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Uruguay

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

Pear production in Uruguay has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Uruguay produced 7,182 tons of pears, marking a dramatic year-over-year reduction of 34.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 40.2%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	(6.2%)	(34.7%)	(15.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Pear production in Uruguay has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of pears was valued at 6,038 thousand US dollars in Uruguay, representing a sharp decline of 32.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 40.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.4%)	(0.5%)	(32.7%)	(15.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pears from Uruguay

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Uruguay exported 228 tons of pears in 2020, reflecting a sudden decline of 79.7% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 188.3%. Between the minimum in 2020 and the maximum in 2017, there was a 7.7-fold variation.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(77.7%)	188.3%	(79.7%)	(49.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the dominant and nearly sole destination for Uruguay's pear exports in kind, accounting for 92.5% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2020, pear exports from Uruguay reached 192 thousand US dollars, representing a sudden reduction of 79.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 79.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 205.7%. The period saw a peak in 2017 and a trough in 2020, with a 7.7-fold variation between them.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.6%)	205.7%	(79.1%)	(49.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the almost exclusive buyer of pears from Uruguay, taking 91.3% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pears to Uruguay

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Uruguay imported approximately 1,413 tons of pears in 2020, equivalent to a steep rise of 131.6% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 610 tons, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1,431 tons, reflecting a 2.3-fold gap. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 57.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.6%	(57.4%)	131.6%	14.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina and Italy remained the key destinations for Uruguay's pear imports in kind, jointly accounting for 86.2% of total flows, with other partners being much less significant individually.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2020, the volume of pear imports into Uruguay amounted to 1,248 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp rise of 92.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 650 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1,585 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.4-fold amplitude. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 59.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.9%	(59.0%)	92.0%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Argentina and Italy were the dominant suppliers of pears to Uruguay, together taking 84.8% of total imports in value terms, with other destinations each accounting for relatively small shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io