Myanmar: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Myanmar

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Myanmar's pineapple market, when its value decreased by -12.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Pineapple Production in Myanmar

In value terms, pineapple production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 47%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pineapples in Myanmar was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Myanmar amounted to less than X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Myanmar

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of pineapples increased by 666% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 919% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Myanmar, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at -3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-6.9% per year) and Thailand (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pineapple exported from Myanmar were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising 64% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of -0.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 59% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 China (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Myanmar

In 2022, overseas purchases of pineapples decreased by -99.8% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports faced a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 355%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pineapple imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 435%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Philippines (X kg) was the main supplier of pineapple to Myanmar, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Philippines totaled +118.0%.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Myanmar.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Philippines stood at +67.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1,891% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw significant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Philippines.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to +1.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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