Nigeria: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien pineapple market totaled $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pineapple Production in Nigeria

In value terms, pineapple production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Pineapple production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of pineapples in Nigeria amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 0.8%. The pineapple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the pineapple harvested area in Nigeria was estimated at X ha, flattening at 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Nigeria

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of pineapples decreased by -44.3% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 763%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 710%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X kg), Togo (X kg) and Niger (X kg) were the main destinations of pineapple exports from Nigeria, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Nigeria, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-22.7% per year) and Togo (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Togo ($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 Switzerland (+57.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Nigeria

Pineapple imports into Nigeria skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, surging by 29% against the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Benin (X tons) constituted the largest pineapple supplier to Nigeria, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Benin exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Benin totaled +10.3%.

In value terms, Benin ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Nigeria, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Benin stood at +17.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 120% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Benin ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+6.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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