U.S.: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in the U.S.

After two years of growth, the U.S. pear market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pear Production in the U.S.

In value terms, pear production shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Pear production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pear yield in the United States dropped to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pear yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pear harvested area in the United States rose modestly to X ha, growing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pear production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Pear Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of pears decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pear exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pear exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pear Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of pears increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pear imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pear to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pear imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), threefold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest pear suppliers to the United States were Argentina ($X), South Korea ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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