Asia: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Asia

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Asian pineapple market, when its value decreased by -1.1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Pineapple Production in Asia

In value terms, pineapple production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Philippines (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and China (X tons), with a combined 58% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of pineapples in Asia shrank modestly to X tons per ha, falling by -2.5% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell 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, approx. X ha of pineapples were harvested in Asia; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production attained the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pineapples was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 88%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 73% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons), together generating a 21% share of total exports. The following exporters - Indonesia (X tons) and India (X tons) - each finished at a 3.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple exports from the Philippines stood at -2.5%. At the same time, Indonesia (+55.1%), Thailand (+27.8%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+24.1%) and India (+7.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +55.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Malaysia (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.8 p.p.), Thailand (+7.5 p.p.) and Indonesia (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Philippines (-15.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier in Asia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Philippines stood at +12.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+29.4% per year) and Thailand (+26.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($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 Philippines (+15.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports in Asia

Pineapple imports contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -1.5% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -6.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +12.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the main importers of pineapples in 2022, finishing at near 33% and 26% of total imports, respectively. South Korea (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (7.7%). The following importers - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Israel (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pineapple importing markets in Asia were China ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +28.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 Arab Emirates (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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