Timor-Leste: Pineapple Market 2020

Pineapple Market Size in Timor-Leste

The revenue of the pineapple market in Timor-Leste amounted to $X in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, pineapple consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Timor-Leste pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Timor-Leste

In value terms, pineapple production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, pineapple production continues to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pineapple production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average pineapple yield in Timor-Leste stood at X ton per ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global pineapple yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of pineapples were harvested in Timor-Leste; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pineapple harvested area continues to indicate a temperate decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. The global pineapple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Timor-Leste

In 2018, approx. X kg of pineapples were exported from Timor-Leste; lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, pineapple exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with a decrease of -X% y-o-y. Timor-Leste exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pineapple exports continue to indicate a sharp deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pineapple exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Costa Rica was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. The Philippines (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%). The following exporters - Belgium (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Costa Rica increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. 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 ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier from Timor-Leste, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Costa Rica amounted to +X%. 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

In 2018, the pineapple export price in Timor-Leste amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pineapple export price decreased by -X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Timor-Leste export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 into Timor-Leste

Pineapple imports into Timor-Leste totaled X kg in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pineapple imports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Timor-Leste imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pineapple imports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pineapple imports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. was the main importer of pineapples in the world, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. 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. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S., China, the Netherlands and Spain increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Germany (-X p.p.) and Belgium (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pineapple import price in Timor-Leste amounted to $X per ton, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pineapple import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for pineapples reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for pineapples failed to regain its momentum.

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