EU: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the EU pineapple market, when its value decreased by -7.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Pineapple Production in the EU

In value terms, pineapple production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3,728% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pineapple production was Portugal (X tons), accounting for 100% of total volume.

In Portugal, pineapple production declined by an average annual rate of -4.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of pineapples in the European Union declined markedly to X tons per ha, dropping by -91.1% against 2021. Overall, the yield saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 3,783%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, approx. X ha of pineapples were harvested in the European Union; remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 1.7%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports in the EU

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of pineapples decreased by -42.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 28%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major exporter of pineapples, constituting 48% of total exports. Spain (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Portugal (10%), Italy (9%) and France (7.6%). Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -5.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Italy (+7.8%), Portugal (+7.4%), France (+4.7%), Spain (+4.2%) and Poland (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Italy emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +7.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-13.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands and France increased by +9.3, +7.5, +6.8, +5.4 and +5.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier in the European Union, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with an 8.4% share.

In the Netherlands, pineapple exports decreased by an average annual rate of -3.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+6.6% per year) and Portugal (+7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of pineapples decreased by -22.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 9.4% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of pineapple imports in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together recording 76% of total import. It was distantly followed by Portugal (X tons), committing a 7.3% share of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pineapple importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 47% of total imports. Germany, Italy, Portugal and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main importing countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of +4.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 7.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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