Bangladesh: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi pineapple market rose significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Bangladesh

In value terms, pineapple production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 97%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pineapples in Bangladesh fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -1.8% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 9.7%. Over the period under review, the average pineapple yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly 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 Bangladesh amounted to X ha, growing by 4.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 5.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2022, the amount of pineapples exported from Bangladesh contracted remarkably to X tons, dropping by -65.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 922% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pineapple exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 1,060%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Bangladesh, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan amounted to +368.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+79.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+18.2% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Bangladesh, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Maldives, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan amounted to +213.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+89.6% per year) and Maldives (+90.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 62% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 89%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Maldives (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2022, the amount of pineapples imported into Bangladesh dropped remarkably to X kg, reducing by -43.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,056% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X kg, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pineapple imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 1,900%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Bangladesh, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-13.8% per year) and Brazil (+67.6% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Bangladesh, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+151.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-18.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -6.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+49.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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