Latin America and the Caribbean: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American pear market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, pear production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Argentina (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pear production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pear production in Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Chile (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Colombia (X tons), with a X% share.

In Argentina, pear production shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Chile (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average pear yield in Latin America and the Caribbean rose remarkably to X tons per ha, growing by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the pear yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, the harvested area of pears in Latin America and the Caribbean dropped to X ha, reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the pear harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of pears were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; declining by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina was the key exporter of pears in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pear exports from Argentina stood at X%. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Chile (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Argentina saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%).

Pear Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, overseas purchases of pears decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the key importer of pears in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pear imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Paraguay (X%) and Mexico (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Peru and Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (X p.p.), Peru (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pear importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Colombia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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