Saudi Arabia: Pear Market Overview 2021

Pear Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi pear market rose significantly to $X in 2019, increasing by 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). In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Pear consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pear Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2019, shipments abroad of pears decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, pear exports contracted sharply to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tonnes) was the main destination for pear exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cambodia (X kg), threefold. Brunei Darussalam (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cambodia (-X% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (-X% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Brunei Darussalam ($X) and Cambodia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pear exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Singapore and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X Czech Republic recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pear export price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pear Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Pear imports into Saudi Arabia soared to X tonnes in 2019, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pear imports expanded significantly to $X in 2019. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Saudi Arabia were South Africa ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pear import price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon, 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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China (17M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of pear consumption, comprising approx. 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. Turkey (488K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 2% share.

What are the largest producers of pears in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of pear production was China (17M tonnes), 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. Argentina (595K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of pears to Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to Saudi Arabia were South Africa ($8.5M), the United Arab Emirates ($6.6M) and Spain ($3.2M), with a combined 77% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of pears from Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, the largest markets for pear exported from Saudi Arabia were Switzerland ($1.6K), Brunei Darussalam ($1.2K) and Cambodia ($586), together accounting for 90% of total exports. Poland, Singapore and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.7%.

What is the average export price for pears in Saudi Arabia?

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The average pear export price stood at $729 per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -1.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pears in Saudi Arabia?

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In 2019, the average pear import price amounted to $1,075 per tonne, declining by -5.7% against the previous year.