Sri Lanka: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan pineapple market expanded notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 -8.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, pineapple production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 -9.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pineapples in Sri Lanka expanded markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 15% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pineapple yield decreased by -13.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average pineapple 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 Sri Lanka declined to X ha, shrinking by -9.3% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 23%. The pineapple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, exports of pineapples from Sri Lanka dropped dramatically to X tons, which is down by -39.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 135%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Sri Lanka, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Maldives exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Maldives stood at +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-17.4% per year) and Germany (-19.1% per year).

In value terms, Maldives ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for pineapple exported from Sri Lanka worldwide, together accounting for 59% of total exports. The United States, Slovenia, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, France and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +65.0%, saw 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 pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Bahrain (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, overseas purchases of pineapples decreased by -93% to X kg, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 693%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 587% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X kg) was the main supplier of pineapple to Sri Lanka, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK totaled -12.9%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Sri Lanka.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled -18.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Myanmar amounted to +6.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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