Angola: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Angola

In 2022, the Angolan pineapple market decreased by -0.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +38.2% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Angola

In value terms, pineapple production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 102%. Pineapple production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pineapples in Angola shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pineapple yield increased by +38.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The pineapple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pineapples production in Angola reduced to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 22% against the previous year. The pineapple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2022, the amount of pineapples exported from Angola was estimated at X tons, surging by 12% compared with 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 822% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pineapple exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 877%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Angola, with a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Congo (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Portugal amounted to +108.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (+7.7% per year) and Congo (+81.6% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Angola, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Luxembourg ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Congo, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Portugal stood at +37.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+122.6% per year) and Congo (+18.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -22.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 107% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Angola

In 2022, purchases abroad of pineapples increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Angola, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X kg), twofold. Namibia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled -9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-31.6% per year) and Namibia (-5.8% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Angola, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 22% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal stood at -30.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-15.4% per year) and France (-24.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -23.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+47.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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