Pears exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported pears worth $136.0 million (82.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 129 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136.0M | 82.2K t |
| 2023 | $153.8M | 106.0K t |
| 2022 | $140.9M | 89.6K t |
| 2021 | $144.9M | 91.7K t |
| 2020 | $136.7M | 112.4K t |
| 2019 | $167.2M | 146.2K t |
| 2018 | $157.7M | 130.3K t |
| 2017 | $153.9M | 123.8K t |
Where the United States exports pears to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $83.6M | 62% |
| Canada | $36.4M | 27% |
| Guatemala | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| Costa Rica | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| El Salvador | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Israel | $824K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $726K | 0.5% |
| Panama | $690K | 0.5% |
| Honduras | $660K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pears imports to the United States
The United States imported $109.1 million of pears in 2024 (77.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. The largest suppliers were Argentina (39%), South Korea (34%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $42.6M | 39% |
| South Korea | $36.5M | 34% |
| China | $19.3M | 18% |
| Chile | $9.1M | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $826K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $385K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $172K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $32K | 0% |
| Guatemala | $22K | 0% |
| Japan | $20K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0808.30: Fruit, edible: pears, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of pears exported by the United States?
The United States exported pears worth $136.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 129 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy pears from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($83.6 million), followed by Canada (27%) and Guatemala (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average export price of pears per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.19 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of pears from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $153.9 million in 2017 to $136.0 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $167.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import pears?
Yes. The United States imported $109.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Argentina, South Korea and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pears?
The HS code for pears is subheading 0808.30. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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