Pineapple juice market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The pineapple juice market in Eastern Asia expanded rapidly from 2018 to 2019, with volume jumping from 60,125 thousand liters to 76,123 thousand liters. This surge was primarily driven by agricultural advancements, including the expansion of pineapple cultivation areas and the introduction of improved varieties that enhanced yield and fruit quality. Simultaneously, progress in processing technology increased the efficiency of juice production, while cold chain logistics development extended shelf life and stimulated consumption.

Following the peak, market volume contracted to 69,873 thousand liters in 2020 and further to 66,179 thousand liters in 2021. A gradual recovery began in 2022, with volume rising to 68,759 thousand liters, and growth continued to 71,924 thousand liters in 2023. This period of stabilization and subsequent expansion reflected broader market adjustments as the industry adapted to changing conditions.

In 2024, the market was shaped by continued consumer preference for fruit-flavored beverages and a focus on health-oriented products, including high-concentration juices like NFC and 100% pure juice, which supported category upgrading. Leading beverage companies accelerated production capacity expansion, building new facilities to meet regional demand and reduce logistics costs. These developments, alongside diversified sales channels, facilitated access and contributed to import volumes rising to 18,792 thousand liters, indicating sustained demand.

Production pineapple juice in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of pineapple juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of pineapple juice, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, pineapple juice production in Eastern Asia declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 57 434 K l, but then fell sharply in 2020 to 49 094 K l, representing a 14.5% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, with a 33.1% rise. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of pineapple juice production in Eastern Asia dropped to 56 152 K $ US, marking a 19.6% decline from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 69 879 K $ US, while the lowest was in 2018 at 49 284 K $ US. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2018, with a 21.3% fall, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a 41.8% rise. From 2017 to 2020, overall production value decreased by 10.3%, averaging a 3.6% annual decline.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports pineapple juice from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K l

After two years of decline, pineapple juice exports from Eastern Asia rebounded. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 1 269 K l, but then surged in 2020 to 1 857 K l, reflecting a significant 46.4% increase compared to the previous year. The largest annual drop was in 2018, with a 49.3% decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 35.5%, with an average annual decline of 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of pineapple juice exports in kind was highly diversified. The top three markets—the Netherlands (14.7% of exports), Panama (10.4%), and Vietnam (8.6%)—combined accounted for only 33.7% of total flows. The remaining 66.3% was distributed among a wide range of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of decline, the value of pineapple juice exports from Eastern Asia increased. In 2019, export value was at its lowest at 1 544 K $ US, but rose in 2020 to 2 124 K $ US, a 37.6% gain from the previous year. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2018, with a 63.8% drop. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 53.9%, with an average annual decline of 22.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The structure of pineapple juice exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. The Netherlands (14.4% of exports), Vietnam (12.4%), and Panama (9.4%) together made up only 36.2% of total flows. The remaining 63.8% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports pineapple juice to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K l

Pineapple juice imports into Eastern Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 22 636 K l, up 13.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 57.5%, with an average annual increase of 16.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets dominated pineapple juice imports in kind to Eastern Asia: the Philippines, Cyprus, and Thailand. Together, they accounted for 67.4% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Pineapple juice imports into Eastern Asia rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value climbed to 29 040 K $ US, a sharp 28.5% increase from the prior year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 915 K $ US, with the largest annual decline that year at 5.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 31.9%, averaging a 9.7% annual growth rate.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for pineapple juice imports in value terms to Eastern Asia were the Philippines (31.6% of imports), Thailand (20.3%), and Costa Rica (17.8%). These three countries together accounted for 69.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020