Canada: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Canada

For the third consecutive year, the Canadian pear market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Pear consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pear Production in Canada

In value terms, pear production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pears in Canada rose modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average pear yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pears were harvested in Canada; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the pear harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of pears exported from Canada reduced sharply to X tons, falling by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cuba (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from Canada, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Cuba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Swaziland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cuba stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

In value terms, Cuba ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from Canada, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Swaziland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cuba totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cuba ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pear Imports

Imports into Canada

Pear imports into Canada reduced to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest pear supplier to Canada, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to Canada, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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