Liberia: Pineapple Market 2020

Pineapple Market Size in Liberia

The revenue of the pineapple market in Liberia amounted to $X in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, pineapple consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the pineapple market attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the pineapple market failed to regain its momentum.

Pineapple Production in Liberia

In value terms, pineapple production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, pineapple production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, pineapple production attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, pineapple production growth remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of pineapples in Liberia totaled X ton per ha in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the pineapple yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. The global pineapple yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, 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 2018, approx. X ha of pineapples were harvested in Liberia; surging by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production reached its maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Liberia

In 2018, approx. X tons of pineapples were exported from Liberia; lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, pineapple exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Liberia exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pineapple exports continue to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Liberia exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Costa Rica (X tons) was the key exporter of pineapples, creating X% of total exports. The Philippines (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Costa Rica increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), the Philippines (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Honduras (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Ecuador (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Costa Rica (+X p.p.), the Philippines (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Mexico (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Belgium (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier from Liberia, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Costa Rica stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pineapple export price in Liberia amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the pineapple export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Liberia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Liberia

Pineapple imports into Liberia stood at X tons in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, pineapple imports continue to indicate outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pineapple imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pineapple imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pineapple imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, pineapple imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The U.S. was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, China (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), France (+X%), the UK (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. South Korea and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.), China (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Spain (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Germany (-X p.p.) and Belgium (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pineapples into Liberia, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the U.S., pineapple imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pineapple import price in Liberia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the pineapple import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. Liberia import price peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the U.S. ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform