American Samoa: Pineapple Market 2020

Pineapple Market Size in American Samoa

The revenue of the pineapple market in American Samoa amounted to $X in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pineapple consumption decreased by -X% against 2010 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the pineapple market reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the pineapple market failed to regain its momentum.

Pineapple Production in American Samoa

In value terms, pineapple production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, pineapple production continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, pineapple production reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, pineapple production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of pineapples in American Samoa stood at X kg per ha in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the pineapple yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of pineapples were harvested in American Samoa; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the pineapple harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pineapple Exports

Exports by Country

In 2018, Costa Rica (X tons) was the main exporter of pineapples, creating X% of total exports. The Philippines (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple exports from Costa Rica stood at +X%. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), the Philippines (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Honduras (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Ecuador (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Costa Rica, the Philippines, the Netherlands and Mexico increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Belgium (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier from American Samoa, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In Costa Rica, pineapple exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Philippines (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The pineapple export price in American Samoa stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the pineapple export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices for pineapples reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into American Samoa

In 2018, the amount of pineapples imported into American Samoa totaled X kg, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pineapple imports, however, continue to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. American Samoa imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, pineapple imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pineapple imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons) was the major importer of pineapples, comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%) and Italy (X%). Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, China (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), France (+X%), the UK (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. South Korea and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S., China, the Netherlands and Spain increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Germany (-X p.p.) and Belgium (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pineapples into American Samoa, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the U.S., pineapple imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pineapple import price in American Samoa amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pineapple import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for pineapples reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the U.S. ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform