Australia and Oceania: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The pineapple market in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, pineapple production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 65%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest pineapple producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 66% of total volume. Moreover, pineapple production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Papua New Guinea (X tons), threefold. Fiji (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6% share.

In Australia, pineapple production shrank by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Papua New Guinea (+0.7% per year) and Fiji (+23.4% per year).

In 2022, the average pineapple yield in Australia and Oceania reached X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pineapple yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pineapple harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of pineapples, when their volume increased by 595% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together achieving 95% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), comprising a 4.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of -1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, pineapple exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-2.3% per year) and Fiji (-7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -16.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 155% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pineapple Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of pineapples increased by 1.9% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) represented the largest importer of pineapples in Australia and Oceania, comprising 97% of total import.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pineapples imports, with a CAGR of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of New Zealand (+4.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pineapples in Australia and Oceania.

In New Zealand, pineapple imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +0.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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