Portugal: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese pineapple market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 21% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Pineapple Production in Portugal

In value terms, pineapple production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 9.5%. Pineapple production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pineapples in Portugal reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -1.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 3.1%. The pineapple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pineapple harvested area in Portugal stood at X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 1.7%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, pineapple exports from Portugal stood at X tons, picking up by 14% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 479%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 396%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Portugal, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled +7.8%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Portugal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to +7.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +0.2% per year.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Portugal

Pineapple imports into Portugal skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 101%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 79%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Costa Rica (X tons) constituted the largest pineapple supplier to Portugal, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Costa Rica exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Costa Rica amounted to +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-2.7% per year) and Germany (+133.6% per year).

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Portugal, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Costa Rica stood at +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-0.8% per year) and Germany (+130.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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