Egypt: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian pineapple market increased by 107% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw resilient growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Egypt

In value terms, pineapple production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 3.1%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of pineapples in Egypt amounted to less than X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Egypt stood at less than X ha in 2021, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Egypt

Pineapple exports from Egypt contracted remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -94.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 246% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 340%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Seychelles (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Egypt, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Seychelles exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Maldives (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Seychelles totaled +8.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (+103.1% per year) and Bahrain (-25.5% per year).

In value terms, Seychelles ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Egypt, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Seychelles totaled +27.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (+129.4% per year) and Bahrain (-22.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 73% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Seychelles ($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 Iraq (+43.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of pineapples increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 14,003%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest pineapple supplier to Egypt, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Philippines (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya amounted to +170.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (+8.1% per year) and the Philippines (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Egypt, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya totaled +131.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (+29.9% per year) and the Philippines (-11.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 11,579% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Philippines ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per ton) and Kenya ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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