South Africa: Canned Pineapple Market 2025

Canned Pineapple Market Size in South Africa

The South African canned pineapple market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Canned pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Pineapple Production in South Africa

In value terms, canned pineapple production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 50%. Canned pineapple production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Canned Pineapple Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, canned pineapple exports from South Africa amounted to X tons, growing by 3.9% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 83%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned pineapple exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) were the main destinations of canned pineapple exports from South Africa, with a combined 77% share of total exports. Botswana, Swaziland, Mozambique and Lesotho lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lesotho (with a CAGR of +24.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Zambia ($X) constituted the largest markets for canned pineapple exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 79% share of total exports. Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Lesotho, with a CAGR of +25.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canned pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -15.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, canned pineapple export price increased by +12.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 68%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

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 Lesotho ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($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 Namibia (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Pineapple Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, canned pineapple imports into South Africa soared to X tons, jumping by 24% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned pineapple imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Swaziland (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned pineapple imports to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned pineapples to South Africa, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Swaziland totaled -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+22.6% per year) and Thailand (-17.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canned pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -27.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 225%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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