Costa Rica: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican pineapple market contracted notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -15.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Production in Costa Rica

In value terms, pineapple production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pineapples in Costa Rica declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -4.9% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pineapple yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pineapples in Costa Rica was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 7.5% 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 remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

Pineapple exports from Costa Rica fell modestly to X tons in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 8.2%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Costa Rica, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.6% per year) and Spain (+4.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Costa Rica, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+7.7% per year) and Italy (+2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 12%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Spain (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2022, approx. X tons of pineapples were imported into Costa Rica; waning by -12.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 304%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 178% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Costa Rica, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Honduras (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +272.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+14.2% per year) and Honduras (-17.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Costa Rica, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Honduras, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at +121.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.7% per year) and Honduras (-21.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 93% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($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 States (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform