Australia: Canned Pineapple Market 2025

Canned Pineapple Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian canned pineapple market increased by 18% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +56.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Canned Pineapple Production in Australia

In value terms, canned pineapple production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Canned Pineapple Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, exports of canned pineapples from Australia reduced markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -38% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 66%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned pineapple exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 83%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for canned pineapple exports from Australia, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, canned pineapple exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Papua New Guinea (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vanuatu (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand totaled -7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (-8.6% per year) and Vanuatu (+2.3% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Papua New Guinea ($X) and Vanuatu ($X) were the largest markets for canned pineapple exported from Australia worldwide, together comprising 92% of total exports. Nauru and Kiribati lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5%.

Kiribati, with a CAGR of +143.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average canned pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 36% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Papua New Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($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 Papua New Guinea (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Pineapple Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of canned pineapples imported into Australia expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 13% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned pineapple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% 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 +76.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned pineapple imports to Australia, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest canned pineapple suppliers to Australia were Indonesia ($X), Thailand ($X) and the Philippines ($X), together accounting for 94% of total imports.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +13.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average canned pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canned pineapple import price increased by +71.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Philippines ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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