Ireland: Pear Market Overview 2021

Pear Market Size in Ireland

After two years of growth, the Irish pear market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Pear consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Pear Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2019, shipments abroad of pears increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +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 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pear export price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands totaled $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK.

Pear Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2019, overseas purchases of pears decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pear imports dropped sharply to $X in 2019. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Ireland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +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

In 2019, the average pear import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2019, 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 AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pears in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of pear consumption was China (17M tonnes), accounting for 69% of total volume. Moreover, pear consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (586K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (488K tonnes), with a 2% share.

What are the largest producers of pears in the world?

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China (17M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of pear production, comprising approx. 71% of total volume. Moreover, pear production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (661K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Argentina (595K tonnes), with a 2.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of pears to Ireland?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($5.4M) constituted the largest supplier of pear to Ireland, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($2.6M), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 20% share.

What are the leading importers of pears from Ireland?

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In value terms, the UK ($1.3M) remains the key foreign market for pear exports from Ireland, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($28K), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for pears in Ireland?

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In 2019, the average pear export price amounted to $1,236 per tonne, reducing by -6.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pears in Ireland?

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The average pear import price stood at $1,057 per tonne in 2019, dropping by -11.3% against the previous year.