Egypt: Pear Market 2024

Pear Market Size in Egypt

In 2023, the Egyptian pear market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Pear consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Pear Production in Egypt

In value terms, pear production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2023, the average pear yield in Egypt totaled X tons per ha, rising by X% on 2022 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pear yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 2023, the harvested area of pears in Egypt dropped to X ha, which is down by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, pear harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the pear harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from Egypt

For the seventh year in a row, Egypt recorded growth in overseas shipments of pears, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, pear exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Armenia (X tons) were the main destinations of pear exports from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X), Russia ($X) and Armenia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pear exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pear Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2023, purchases abroad of pears decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports fell notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, Spain, Belgium, Greece and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X), Chile ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest pear suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, Spain, Belgium, Greece and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, 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, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform