In W24 in the pear landscape, the prices of imported pears in Colombia have increased significantly due to a decrease in the supply of pears from Chile. The price rose from USD 1.51/kg (COP 6,295/kg) to USD 1.68/kg (COP 7,000/kg), reflecting the impact of the limited availability of Chilean pears on the Colombian market. The price increase has become a concern for both vendors and consumers, highlighting the country's dependence on imported pears. Meanwhile, the prices of German apples have seen a significant increase over the past three weeks. This rise can be attributed to retailers' willingness to list the goods at higher prices. The managing director of the fruit wholesaler highlights that the 2022/23 season will be remembered as a disastrous year for apple production due to rising costs in fruit growing. Unfortunately, the current price trend is unlikely to salvage the season, as producer prices have not been adequate. Dutch Conference pears are trading at significantly higher prices than previous years, while regional Xenia pears have gained considerable importance in the market. A dedicated marketer of table pears is actively involved in promoting varieties like Conference from the Netherlands and pears from overseas.
In South Korea, the shipments of pears are expected to increase by 15% compared to the previous year, leading to a decrease in the wholesale price of pears in 2023 compared to 2022. On the other-hand, The First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food of Dagestan in Russia visited the southern regions to expand the area dedicated to pear orchards. The company "Polosa" has established an intensive pear orchard on 55ha, with plans to plant another 30ha in autumn and increase the plantation area to nearly 200ha. Russia imports only 20% of its pear demand, amounting to around 250 thousand tons annually. Dagestani orchardists are involved in cultivating the fruit due to the favorable natural conditions in southern Dagestan.
