Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The African market for prepared or preserved pineapples began the period at 166 thousand tons in 2018 but experienced a sharp contraction the following year. Reduced rainfall in Côte d'Ivoire, a key producing country, limited pineapple harvests and contributed to lower overall supply, while export volumes from the region increased.

Market volume showed a temporary recovery in 2021 before declining again to 86 thousand tons by 2023. Persistent dry conditions in Côte d'Ivoire continued to constrain production. During this time, Togo approved a significant investment plan for 2024-2028 aimed at doubling local pineapple output, targeting future market expansion.

Internationally, changing European consumer preferences towards the MD2 pineapple variety influenced export dynamics. Furthermore, the Benin pineapple 'Pain de Sucre' secured a Protected Geographical Indication in 2020, enhancing its recognition and potential on global markets.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

Africa's production of prepared or preserved pineapples increased in 2020, following a two-year decline. The continent produced 131.4 thousand tons that year, marking a 1.7% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production fell by 37.7%, with an average annual decline of 14.6%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 129.2 thousand tons, which saw the steepest drop of 28.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of prepared or preserved pineapple production in Africa rebounded in 2020 after two years of losses. Output was valued at 198.0 million US dollars, representing a robust 15.1% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 32.4%, translating to an average annual decline of 12.3%. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 172.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 24.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Africa's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 57 221 tons—a 10.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 33.4%, averaging 10.1% growth per year. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 37 776 tons, which saw a 12.0% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 36.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Africa's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples in volume terms were distributed across multiple partners without a clear dominant player. Germany accounted for 18.5% of exports, the United Kingdom for 12.5%, and Spain for 12.2%. Together, these three countries represented 43.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Africa's prepared or preserved pineapple exports continued to rise in 2020 for the second year in a row, totaling 86 201 thousand US dollars—a steep 25.4% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 44.6%, with an average annual rate of 13.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 47 901 thousand US dollars, which experienced a 19.6% decline. The largest increase happened in 2019 at 43.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the value-based export structure for prepared or preserved pineapples from Africa was balanced rather than concentrated. Germany held 16.9% of export value, Spain 13.0%, and the United Kingdom 12.9%. These three partners jointly accounted for 42.9% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 57.1%.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Africa

Imports in kind, t

Africa's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples increased in 2020 after a two-year contraction, reaching 16 085 tons—a modest 4.6% uptick from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 36.6%, with an average annual decline of 14.1%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 15 378 tons, which saw the largest drop of 36.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand dominated Africa's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples in volume terms, accounting for 65.3% of the total. China followed with 4.1% and Indonesia with 3.3%. Together, these three countries represented 72.7% of total import volumes, making them the primary sources.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Africa's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples by value increased in 2020 following a two-year decline, amounting to 16 949 thousand US dollars—a moderate 8.7% advance from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 41.4%, with an average annual decline of 16.3%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 15 597 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest drop of 35.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand was the largest supplier of prepared or preserved pineapples to Africa in value terms, accounting for 53.8% of imports. The Philippines contributed 2.8% and Indonesia 2.3%. Together, these three countries formed 58.9% of total import value.

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

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