Latest News About European Pear

Updated 2026-04-23 09:02

Here are the latest publicly available updates on European pear production and markets.

EU pear crops in 2024/25: Several reports point to a modest recovery driven mainly by Italy and France, offset by declines in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain. Overall EU production was forecast to be around 1.79 million tonnes, which is above the prior year’s low but below traditional levels.[1][2]
Country notes: Italy is expected to contribute the largest share of the EU rebound, with substantial year-over-year gains, while Spain and Belgium/Nederland regions face notable reductions due to weather and other conditions. France also showed a rebound after weather-related losses in 2023.[2][1]
Market outlook: Interpera and related industry analysts have warned of a potential shortage in some European pear varieties for the next season, citing climate impacts and regional production gaps, especially in Northern Europe. Portugal and Greece were cited as regions with growing or recovering production.[3]
Market developments: There has been a shift in some markets toward higher-quality, branded pears in places like Germany, suggesting continued demand for premium fruit in European retail.[2]

Illustration example: If you’re tracking this for planning, you could visualize regional contributions to the EU total with a bar chart showing Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal/Greece, with 2023 vs 2024/25 comparisons to highlight the rebound versus declines.

If you’d like, I can compile a concise country-by-country summary or generate a chart (e.g., a bar chart of expected harvest by country) using the latest figures. I can also fetch more recent sources or provide a brief risk assessment based on climate trends in major producing areas.

Citations:

EU/Italy/France recovery and Belgium/Netherlands/Spain declines:[1][2]
Interpera/shortage warnings and Northern Europe impacts:[3]
Market trend toward branded pears in Germany:[2]

Sources

U.S. Apple and pear stocks drop, European turnover rises

Apple and pear stocks in both the United States and Europe showed distinct trends, reflecting changes in supply, demand, and market dynamics.

www.freshfruitportal.com

Interpera forecasts a shortage of pears in Europe next season.

Portugal, France and Italy are recovering their pear production, Benelux estimates its own fall of 30%.

fructidor.com

Europe is to have its second lowest pear crop in 10 years

According to initial estimates released today at Interpera, the international pear congress held in Lleida, the forthcoming European pear harvest will be one of the smallest in the last 10…

www.freshplaza.com

Europe’s pear production begins slow recovery

The World Apple & Pear Association predicts a modest recovery in the EU pear crop for 2024/25, largely due to an increase in production in Italy. However, this is offset by significant decreases in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain. France and Portugal are also expected to see larger crops, while Greece and Belgium experience lower output. The German market has seen a doubling of branded pears in the past two years, indicating a demand for high-quality pears.

www.tridge.com

Pear production in Europe is slowly starting to recover

Pear production in Italy and France is projected to rebound from last year's decline, with Italy expected to see a significant increase in production, contributing to a modest overall recovery in the EU pear crop for 2024/25. However, growers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain are anticipated to experience a decrease in output, leading to a harvest of 1.79 million tonnes, which is above last year's record low but below traditional levels. Other countries like Portugal and Greece are...