Global Pear Prices Hit Low Due to Record Harvest and Market Oversaturation

The global pear market is facing a challenging situation: several countries have recorded a significant increase in yield and fruit quality, while certain regions are experiencing a substantial decrease in production. Overall, this has led to a sharp decline in prices, linked to market oversaturation, storage difficulties, and logistical issues.

This is reported by AgroReview

Geographical Dynamics of Pear Production

• Spain, France, and North America are seeing an increase in harvest. In particular, Spain expects a 10.5% rise in pear volumes compared to last year, reaching over 246.6 thousand tons, although this is still below the historical average. France has improved its forecast to 150 thousand tons, emphasizing the high quality and sweetness of the fruits. In North America, there has been a significant recovery in the production of all major varieties, with the Seckel variety’s harvest nearly tripling.
• Italy and Greece report a significant reduction in harvest. In Italy, volumes have dropped by about 20% to 293 thousand tons due to unfavorable weather conditions that caused fruit drop. In Greece, the harvest has decreased by almost half due to spring frosts.

Price Trends and Logistical Challenges

• The Netherlands is facing pressure from low prices and quality issues. Local traders note that prices are significantly lower than last year. Despite the excellent taste of the pears with increased sugar content, this negatively affects their firmness and shelf life, creating additional risks for suppliers.
• Belgium is actively exporting pears, operating at full capacity. Demand is higher than last year, particularly from Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and China. However, even with high sales, significant price increases are not expected.
• The Indian market experienced a challenging 2025 due to oversupply and shifts in trade flows. South African exporters redirected pears to India after Chinese fruits at lower prices captured the markets in the Middle East and the Russian Federation. As a result, pear prices in India fell by 25% compared to the previous year.

“Although the taste of pears this year is exceptionally good due to the high sugar content, it also negatively impacts their shelf life and firmness, creating risks in the supply chain.”