Indonesia: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Indonesia

In 2022, the Indonesian pineapple market decreased by -1.7% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a mild reduction. Pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Indonesia

In value terms, pineapple production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Pineapple production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pineapples in Indonesia dropped modestly to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 11%. The pineapple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year. 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 Indonesia shrank to X ha in 2022, falling by -6.9% on the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pineapple harvested area increased by +73.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, approx. X tons of pineapples were exported from Indonesia; reducing by -13.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 1,098% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 873%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Indonesia, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +60.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+105.2% per year) and Japan (+63.4% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Indonesia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +43.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+85.8% per year) and Japan (+36.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 4.1%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Qatar (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Indonesia

Pineapple imports into Indonesia declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -33.4% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,185%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 1,880%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Costa Rica (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Indonesia, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Costa Rica exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Philippines (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Costa Rica stood at +30.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (+14.9% per year) and Malaysia (-8.8% per year).

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Indonesia, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Philippines ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Costa Rica totaled +29.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (+7.3% per year) and Malaysia (-10.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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