Venezuela: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Venezuela

The Venezuelan pineapple market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% 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 -1.8% against 2020 indices. Pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Production in Venezuela

In value terms, pineapple production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pineapples in Venezuela shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3.8%. Over the period under review, the average pineapple yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the 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.

The pineapple harvested area in Venezuela contracted to X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the pineapple harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Venezuela

In 2022, the amount of pineapples exported from Venezuela fell sharply to X tons, reducing by -29.3% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 152%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 237% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Venezuela, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Aruba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Aruba stood at -13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and Spain (-24.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Venezuela, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and Aruba (-15.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Aruba ($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 Spain (+42.4%).

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Venezuela

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of pineapples decreased by -5.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Costa Rica (X tons) was the main supplier of pineapple to Venezuela, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Costa Rica stood at +2.2%.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapples to Venezuela.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Costa Rica amounted to +6.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Costa Rica amounted to +3.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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