Italy leads European dessert pear production with 631.1 thousand metric tons in 2023, though it saw a slight decrease of 0.71%. The Netherlands follows, experiencing a 2.15% annual increase, reaching 532.0 thousand metric tons. Spain, Portugal, and France witnessed declines of 4.12%, 3.18%, and 3.18% respectively. Smaller producers, like Bulgaria and Slovakia, recorded double-digit contractions. Luxembourg reported a complete cessation in production. Over five years, compound annual growth rates have shown slight declines across major producers.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of climate change, technological advancements in agriculture, and shifts in consumer preferences that could influence production strategies in leading countries.
Top countries in Dessert Pears Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 631.1 | 2023 | -0.94% | -0.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 532 | 2023 | +2.01% | +2.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 236.1 | 2023 | -4.49% | -4.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 173 | 2023 | +0.35% | +1.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 112.2 | 2023 | -2.86% | -3.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 80 | 2023 | +1.52% | -0.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 54.8 | 2023 | -0.54% | -1.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 25.7 | 2023 | +0.39% | -0.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 25.5 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 19.4 | 2023 | +0.52% | -2.31% | View data |
