Ethiopia: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, the Ethiopian pineapple market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, pineapple production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 236% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pineapples in Ethiopia contracted rapidly to X tons per ha, shrinking by -46.7% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 147% against the previous year. The pineapple yield peaked 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 pineapple harvested area in Ethiopia soared to X ha, increasing by 131% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 185%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pineapples were exported from Ethiopia; picking up by 171% compared with the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 435% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 346%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Ethiopia, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman (X kg), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Somalia totaled +49.1%.

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Ethiopia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia stood at +40.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -30% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 63% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Somalia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+48.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pineapples decreased by -42.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 590% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pineapple imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 671%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main pineapple supplier to Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to +86.8%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at +97.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pineapple import price increased by +80.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +17.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform