Democratic Republic of the Congo: Pineapple Market 2020

Pineapple Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the pineapple market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, pineapple consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the pineapple market attained its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the pineapple market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, pineapple production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, pineapple production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pineapple production reached its maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of pineapples in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X ton per ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the pineapple yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pineapple yield reached its maximum level at X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, 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.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of pineapples production in Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X ha, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the pineapple harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the pineapple harvested area reached its peak level of X ha. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the pineapple harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the amount of pineapples exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X kg, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, pineapple exports continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pineapple exports continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Costa Rica (X tons) represented the major exporter of pineapples, generating X% of total exports. The Philippines (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%). Belgium (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple exports from Costa Rica stood at +X%. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), the Philippines (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Honduras (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Ecuador (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Costa Rica (+X p.p.), the Philippines (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Mexico (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Belgium (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier from Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In Costa Rica, pineapple exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pineapple export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the pineapple export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for pineapples reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the pineapple imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pineapple imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pineapple imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pineapple imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the major importer of pineapples in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, China (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), France (+X%), the UK (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. South Korea and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S., China, the Netherlands and Spain increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Germany (-X p.p.) and Belgium (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pineapples into Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pineapple import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo import price peaked at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the U.S. ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform