Africa: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Africa

The African pear market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Pear Production in Africa

In value terms, pear production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

South Africa (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pear production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pear production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Algeria (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In 2022, the average pear yield in Africa contracted to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 harvested area of pears in Africa totaled X ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Pear Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, exports of pears in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pear exports rose rapidly 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 remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of pears, namely South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pears exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest pear supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Pear Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of pears imported in Africa surged to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pear imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Morocco represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Libya (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Nigeria (X%). Botswana (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Morocco increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Egypt (X%), Senegal (X%), Botswana (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Libya and Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Morocco (X p.p.), Libya (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.), Botswana (X p.p.) and Senegal (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Namibia and Mauritius saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pears in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Libya (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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