Ghana: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian pineapple market declined slightly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Ghana

In value terms, pineapple production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 21%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pineapples in Ghana was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 3%. The pineapple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 total area harvested in terms of pineapples production in Ghana declined modestly to X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Ghana

Pineapple exports from Ghana dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of pineapple exports from Ghana, together accounting for 48% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for pineapple exported from Ghana worldwide, together accounting for 47% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 20%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the UK (+27.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, purchases abroad of pineapples decreased by -16.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 423%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 452%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main supplier of pineapple to Ghana, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Togo (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Cote d'Ivoire amounted to -23.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Togo (-31.7% per year) and Benin (-13.5% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Ghana, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Cote d'Ivoire totaled -9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Togo (-27.1% per year) and Benin (-20.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the price for Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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