Reunion: Pineapple Market 2020

Pineapple Market Size in Reunion

The revenue of the pineapple market in Reunion amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pineapple consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Reunion pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Pineapple Production in Reunion

In value terms, pineapple production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pineapple production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Reunion pineapple production peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of pineapples in Reunion totaled X ton per ha in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the pineapple yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the pineapple yield attained its maximum level at X ton per ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of pineapples production in Reunion totaled X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pineapple harvested area continues to indicate a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global pineapple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports by Country

Costa Rica was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. The Philippines (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%). Belgium (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple exports from Costa Rica stood at +X%. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), the Philippines (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Honduras (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Ecuador (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Costa Rica (+X p.p.), the Philippines (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Mexico (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Belgium (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier from Reunion, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In Costa Rica, pineapple exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The pineapple export price in Reunion stood at $X per ton in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the pineapple export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports by Country

The U.S. was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%) and Italy (X%). Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Canada (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, China (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), France (+X%), the UK (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. South Korea and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.), China (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Spain (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Germany (-X p.p.) and Belgium (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pineapples into Reunion, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The pineapple import price in Reunion stood at $X per ton in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pineapple import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the U.S. ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform