Paraguay: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Paraguay

The Paraguayan pineapple market stood at $X in 2022, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Paraguay

In value terms, pineapple production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 -10.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 73%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average pineapple yield in Paraguay was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the yield saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the average pineapple yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pineapples production in Paraguay contracted modestly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +38.0% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Paraguay

In 2022, the amount of pineapples exported from Paraguay expanded sharply to X tons, increasing by 5.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +30.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 62% 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 surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +107.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Paraguay, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina was relatively modest.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Paraguay, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina amounted to +3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pineapple export price increased by +129.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+2.9%).

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, imports of pineapples into Paraguay surged to X tons, jumping by 168% against the year before. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 188%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, pineapple imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 187%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main pineapple supplier to Paraguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +13.8%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +9.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 3.8%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -4.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform