Ireland: Pear Market Overview 2021

Pear Market Size in Ireland

The Irish pear market reached $X in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Pear Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2020, shipments abroad of pears decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports rose significantly to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes) was the main destination for pear exports from Ireland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to -X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for pear exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average pear export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK stood at $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands.

Pear Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2020, the amount of pears imported into Ireland declined to X tonnes, reducing by -X% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, pear imports rose remarkably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest pear supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Portugal (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Portugal (-X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pear to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Portugal (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pear import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eight-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the price for Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform