Pear — Commodity Profile

This commodity profile was rendered from knowledge.domain = commodity, key = pear (GDF v2.0, 3372 attributes, 28 sections).

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Identity & Botany

Attribute	Value
Canonical name	Pear
Scientific name	Pyrus communis
Family / Genus	Rosaceae / Pyrus
Produce category	Pome Fruit
Produce subcategory	European Pear
FSMA 204 covered?	No
PLU — conventional	4416
PLU — organic	94416
AGROVOC URI	c_5912

Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.

Varieties

Estimated commercial varieties: 3000.

Variety	Market share	Notes
Bartlett (Williams)	45%	Yellow-green to golden yellow when ripe, classic pear shape, juicy and sweet with smooth texture. Excellent for fresh eating and canning. Turns bright yellow when ready to eat.
D’Anjou (Green and Red)	28%	Egg-shaped with short neck, green or red-blushed skin that remains green when ripe. Dense, juicy flesh with subtle sweetness. Excellent storage variety.
Bosc	12%	Elongated neck, russeted brown skin, crisp and dense flesh. Holds shape well when cooked. Sweet with honey and spice notes.
Comice	5%	Round, greenish-yellow with red blush, exceptionally sweet and juicy. Creamy, buttery texture. Premium dessert pear, often used in gift boxes.
Asian Pear (Multiple varieties)	4%	Round, apple-like shape, crisp and crunchy texture. Sweet and juicy, eaten firm. Includes varieties like Shinseiki, Hosui, and 20th Century.
Seckel	2%	Small, olive to maroon colored, very sweet with spicy notes. Firm texture. Often called ‘sugar pear’. Excellent for preserving and fresh eating.
Forelle	1.5%	Small to medium, bell-shaped with bright red lenticels on yellow-green background. Sweet-tart flavor, crisp texture. Attractive appearance for retail.
Concorde	1%	Cross between Conference and Comice. Elongated shape, greenish-yellow skin. Sweet vanilla flavor, slow to brown when cut. Excellent storage.
Starkrimson	0.8%	Bright crimson red skin, white flesh. Mild, sweet flavor. Visually striking for retail display. Similar shape to Bartlett.
Taylor’s Gold	0.7%	Golden russeted skin, sweet aromatic flavor. Similar to Comice in texture. New Zealand origin, gaining market presence.

Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.

Post-Harvest Handling

Temperature

• Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
• Freezing point: 29.2°F. Hard limit.
• Handling urgency: 3 / 5.

Ethylene

Property	Value
Production class	moderate
Production rate (20°C)	25 μL C2H4/kg·h typical (10–50)
Sensitivity class	low
Sensitivity threshold	100 ppm
Climacteric?	Yes

Agent note: Critical for FINN: Pears are picked mature but unripe and require chilling before ripening. European varieties (Bartlett, Bosc, Comice) need 2-6 weeks cold storage before ripening at room temperature. Asian pears ripen on tree. Ethylene at 100-150 ppm at 68-77°F can accelerate ripening if needed. Keep separate from ethylene-sensitive commodities during long-term storage.

Mixed-load compatibility

pome_fruits_ethylene_tolerant

Operational flags

• Can be top-iced? No
• Light-sensitive? No

Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.

Market Intelligence

Demand

Moderate decline in per capita consumption over past decade (from 3.3 lbs to 2.8 lbs annually), offset by population growth. Growing interest in premium varieties and organic options. Asian pear varieties gaining niche market share.

Elasticity

Metric	Value
Price elasticity	-0.68
Income elasticity	0.42
Organic premium elasticity	-0.85

Market share by variety

Variety	Share
Bartlett	42%
D’Anjou	28%
Bosc	12%
Comice	6%
Red Bartlett	5%
Seckel	3%
Forelle	2%
Other	2%

Pack sizes

• 40 lb carton (80-110 count)
• 44 lb carton (80-120 count)
• 45 lb carton (90-135 count)
• 40 lb 1-layer tray pack
• 2 lb consumer bags
• 3 lb consumer bags

Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.

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