The pears market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The pears market has grown significantly in recent years. It will increase from $32.35 billion in 2024 to $34.46 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
Growth is driven by demand for healthy snacks, the culinary use of pears, the availability of diverse pear varieties, the global food and beverage industry's growth, and the cultural significance of pears in certain regions.
The pears market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The pears market is expected to grow to $44.06 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 6.3%.
Growth is attributed to greater awareness of pear health benefits, sustainable farming practices, climate change effects, and government initiatives promoting fruit consumption. Key trends include pear-based beverages and snacks, precision farming, plant-based diets, and culinary collaborations.
Anticipated growth in the pear market is likely to be fueled by the surge in consumer health awareness. This implies that consumers are becoming more cognizant and worried about their health, influencing them to take well-informed decisions about their wellbeing, food choices, and lifestyle habits. This mounting consciousness about health can be attributed to easier access to health-related information, elevated fears about chronic illnesses, and a pursuit for overall wellness. Pears, being a powerhouse of vital vitamins, minerals, and high fiber content, hold significant value in a health-centric diet. The fiber in pears supports digestive health and aids weight control by inducing a feeling of fullness. For example, an IFIC survey conducted in May 2022, with 1,005 American participants, disclosed that approximately 52% of Americans followed a specific diet or eating pattern in 2022, marking a significant increase from the previous year (39% in 2021). This rise was predominantly seen among individuals below 50 years, with popular diets being clean eating (16%), mindful eating (14%), calorie counting (13%), and plant-based eating (12%). Consequently, the escalated awareness about health among consumers is propelling the pear market.
The pears market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Asian Pears, European Pears
2) By Nature: Conventional, Organic
3) By Distribution Channel: Offline, Online
4) By Applications: Commercial, Household
Subsegments:
1) By Asian Pears: Nashi Pears, Ya Pears, Shinseiki Pears, Kieffer Pears, 20th Century Pears
2) By European Pears: Bartlett Pears, Bosc Pears, Comice Pears, Conference Pears, Anjou Pears, Seckel Pears, Williams Pears
Key players in the pears market are shifting their attention towards creating innovative solutions such as fruit size distribution software for pears to leverage its advantages and enhance their competitive edge. Fruit size distribution software is a purpose-built computer program that can visualise and analyze the various sizes of pears, thereby assisting in managing production and assessing quality. For example, Hectre, an agricultural technology company based in New Zealand, in December 2022 introduced Spectre Mobile Fruit Sizing for Pears. This software, equipped with machine learning and instantaneous data delivery, improves precision and decision-making capabilities. Its tech enhancements allow for the elimination of manual methods, early color grading, and increases both efficiency and profitability in the pear market.
Major companies operating in the pears market are:
• Dole plc
• FirstFruits Farms
• Giumarra Companies
• Stemilt Growers LLC
• Fresh Fruits Company
• Washington Fruit Growers
• Monson Fruit Co.
• Pacific Coast Fruit Company
• Chelan Fresh
• The Fruit Company
• Oppy
• Columbia Fruit Packers Inc.
• Domex Superfresh Growers
• Rainier Fruit Company
• Westfalia Fruit (Pty) Ltd.
• Starr Ranch Growers
• Diamond Fruit Growers
• Honeybear Brands
• Underwood Fruit and Warehouse Company
• Gilbert Orchards
• Orchard View Farms
• Sage Fruit Company
• CMI Orchards
• Golden Bay Fruit
• William H. Kopke Jr. Inc.
• Duckwall Fruit
• Pear Bureau Northwest
• HMC Farms
• Orchard Fruit Co.
• Salix Fruits
• Devos Group
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pears market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pears market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.