In 2023, China continued dominating global pear production, accounting for over 79% of total output, significantly overshadowing other producers. Argentina, the United States, and South Africa followed with much smaller shares. While China experienced a 6.13% year-on-year growth, the U.S. saw a notable decline of nearly 5%. South Africa and South Korea showed moderate increases, whereas other countries, like Chile and Japan, recorded declines. Belarus exhibited the most significant growth by over 13%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rates have indicated steady production growth in China and limited expansion in other regions.
Future trends to observe include China's potential to further consolidate its market dominance, sustainability challenges within smaller-producing countries, and the impact of climate change affecting crop yields globally. Monitoring technological advancements and their role in enhancing production efficiency and quality across various regions will be key to anticipating shifts in commercial pear production shares.
Top countries in Pears Commercial Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 79.39 | 2023 | +5.62% | +6.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Argentina | 2.51 | 2023 | +0.95% | -0.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 2.38 | 2023 | -3.29% | -4.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Africa | 2.05 | 2023 | +3.46% | +3.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 1.32 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 1.01 | 2023 | -2.12% | +3.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Chile | 0.85 | 2023 | -4.01% | -4.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 0.8 | 2023 | -4.75% | -4.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 0.52 | 2023 | +0.27% | +1.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Taiwan | 0.42 | 2023 | -2.4% | +1.71% | View data |
