China: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in China

The Chinese pineapple market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pineapple Production in China

In value terms, pineapple production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 54%. Pineapple production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of pineapples in China fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 24%. The pineapple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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.

The pineapple harvested area in China reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from China

Pineapple exports from China dropped significantly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -18.4% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 66%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from China, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at -6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+11.2% per year) and the United States (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pineapples exports from China, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +15.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-5.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+12.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 29% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pineapple export price increased by +39.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 41%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 the United States (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of pineapples were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Philippines (X tons) was the main pineapple supplier to China, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Philippines totaled +23.9%.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to China, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Philippines totaled +24.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 Philippines totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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