Global Pineapple Market to Grow at a CAGR of +2.7% from 2023 to 2030

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The global pineapple market is set to experience significant growth in both volume and value terms, with a projected increase in consumption trends. By 2030, market volume is estimated to reach 35M tons, and market value is expected to hit $36.2B. This growth is fueled by the rising demand for pineapples worldwide.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for pineapples worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next seven years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.7% for the period from 2023 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 35M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.0% for the period from 2023 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $36.2B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Pineapples

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in consumption of pineapples, when its volume decreased by -1.6% to 29M tons. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the consumption volume increased by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume at 30M tons in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

The global pineapple market revenue reduced modestly to $25.7B in 2023, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $26.8B, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were Indonesia (3M tons), the Philippines (2.6M tons) and Brazil (2.3M tons), together accounting for 27% of global consumption. China, India, Thailand, Nigeria, the United States, Mexico and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($3B), Indonesia ($2.3B) and the Philippines ($1.9B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2023, with a combined 28% share of the global market.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +11.4%, saw the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of pineapple per capita consumption in 2023 were Thailand (24 kg per person), the Philippines (23 kg per person) and Colombia (18 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Pineapples

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in production of pineapples, when its volume decreased by -1.1% to 29M tons. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak volume at 29M tons in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year. The general positive trend in terms output was largely conditioned by a slight increase of the harvested area and modest growth in yield figures.

In value terms, pineapple production declined to $26B in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $27.3B, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Indonesia (3M tons), Costa Rica (2.9M tons) and the Philippines (2.9M tons), together comprising 30% of global production. Brazil, China, India, Thailand, Nigeria, Mexico and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +5.0%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Yield

The global average pineapple yield contracted slightly to 27 tons per ha in 2023, remaining stable against 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 3.3%. The global yield peaked at 28 tons per ha in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Harvested Area

In 2023, the global harvested area of pineapples reduced to 1.1M ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of 1.1M ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Imports

World Imports of Pineapples

In 2023, the amount of pineapples imported worldwide amounted to 3.5M tons, growing by 1.7% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pineapple imports expanded remarkably to $2.9B in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 9%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

The United States represented the key importing country with an import of about 1.3M tons, which recorded 36% of total imports. The Netherlands (236K tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by China (214K tons) and Spain (181K tons). All these countries together took approx. 18% share of total imports. The following importers - Japan (157K tons), Italy (147K tons), France (143K tons), Belgium (135K tons), Canada (132K tons) and Germany (131K tons) - each accounted for a 24% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple imports into the United States stood at +2.7%. At the same time, China (+18.4%), Belgium (+10.9%), Spain (+4.6%) and France (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +18.4% from 2013-2023. Canada and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-1.4%), Germany (-1.7%) and the Netherlands (-2.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+4.7 p.p.), the United States (+2.2 p.p.) and Belgium (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Germany, Japan and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -1.7%, -1.9% and -3.4% from 2013 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($804M) constitutes the largest market for imported pineapples worldwide, comprising 28% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($230M), with an 8% share of global imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.5% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +2.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-0.8% per year) and China (+16.6% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2023, the average pineapple import price amounted to $818 per ton, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,145 per ton), while the United States ($631 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+3.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Pineapples

In 2023, overseas shipments of pineapples were finally on the rise to reach 3.4M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at 3.7M tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports amounted to $2.5B in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

Costa Rica prevails in exports structure, accounting for 2.1M tons, which was approx. 62% of total exports in 2023. The Philippines (311K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 9.1% share, followed by the Netherlands (4.9%). The United States (120K tons), Belgium (116K tons), Ecuador (87K tons), Honduras (80K tons) and Guatemala (52K tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Costa Rica experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of pineapples. At the same time, Belgium (+12.9%), Guatemala (+9.2%), Honduras (+5.9%) and Ecuador (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +12.9% from 2013-2023. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-2.6%) and the Philippines (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2023, the share of Costa Rica and Belgium increased by +3.3 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($1.2B) remains the largest pineapple supplier worldwide, comprising 48% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Philippines ($355M), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.1% share.

In Costa Rica, pineapple exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2013-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+8.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.8% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2023, the average pineapple export price amounted to $722 per ton, picking up by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 9.5% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($1,182 per ton), while Costa Rica ($555 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+13.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform