Malaysia: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian pineapple market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Production in Malaysia

In value terms, pineapple production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pineapples in Malaysia reached X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the average pineapple yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 Malaysia declined slightly to X ha, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12%. The pineapple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pineapples decreased by -2.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 22%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Malaysia, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Yemen (X tons), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Singapore totaled +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-10.3% per year) and Yemen (-19.7% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Malaysia, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Singapore amounted to +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-7.0% per year) and Qatar (+41.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Egypt (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pineapples was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 51%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of pineapple imports to Malaysia, together comprising 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X), Thailand ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) appeared to be the largest pineapple suppliers to Malaysia, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +26.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +37.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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