Portugal: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese pear market reduced dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Pear Production in Portugal

In value terms, pear production contracted rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated notable growth 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Pear production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

The average yield of pears in Portugal dropped markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pear yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted markedly in the following year. 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 Portugal; remaining constant against the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pear harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Pear Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, shipments abroad of pears increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Portugal, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Spain, Libya, Italy and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from Portugal were France ($X), Brazil ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Libya, Italy and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Libya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pear export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into Portugal

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of pears decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Portugal, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Chile and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), South Africa ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Chile, Belgium and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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