Tanzania: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian pineapple market rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Tanzania

In value terms, pineapple production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pineapples in Tanzania reduced to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 5.5% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average pineapple yield remained 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 2022, approx. X ha of pineapples were harvested in Tanzania; remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. The pineapple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of pineapples, when their volume decreased by -59.3% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 820%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pineapple exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 446%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Tanzania, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya amounted to +36.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+28.5% per year) and the United States (-82.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pineapple exported from Tanzania were Germany ($X), Kenya ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of +25.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 the United States (+432.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pineapples was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted significant growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Tanzania, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X kg), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Pakistan (X kg), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +114.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+15.9% per year) and Pakistan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Tanzania, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +94.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+24.6% per year) and Thailand (+12.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 142% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+71.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform