Prepared or preserved pineapples market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the ASEAN market for prepared or preserved pineapples experienced notable shifts in volume. After reaching 401 thousand tons in 2019, domestic market size contracted over the next two years, falling to 245 thousand tons in 2021. A rebound followed, with the market expanding to 345 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 414 thousand tons in 2023.

The market's growth in 2023 was driven by rising consumer preference for convenient, ready-to-eat pineapple products, aligned with health and clean-label trends. Major players like Dole and Del Monte reinforced their commitments, launching new sugar-free and organic lines, while packaging innovations helped extend shelf life and support year-round availability. Concurrently, global supply chain disruptions and climate-related pressures on cultivation introduced cost volatility and supply uncertainties.

Entering 2024, the industry saw significant capacity investments, such as Del Monte's $45 million expansion in the Philippines and Dole's joint venture in Thailand, aimed at improving quality and meeting growing demand. Stricter regional food safety and labeling regulations were enforced, shaping production standards, while consumer demand for clean-label, convenient options continued to influence product development.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in ASEAN

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

ASEAN's production of prepared or preserved pineapples declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 049 K t, down 1.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 10.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 179 K t, which saw a modest increase of 0.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 9.6%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from ASEAN

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, ASEAN's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples increased in 2020. Export volumes reached 736 K t, marking a significant rise of 10.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 28.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 665 K t, which saw the largest decline of 25.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Germany, and Spain remained the key export partners for prepared or preserved pineapples from ASEAN. The United States accounted for 40.0% of exports in kind, Germany for 6.4%, and Spain for 5.1%. Together, these three countries represented 51.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, ASEAN's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples in value terms increased in 2020. The region exported 865 M $ US, showing a sharp advance of 46.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 20.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 589 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 28.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States, Spain, and Germany were the key destinations for ASEAN's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples in value terms. The United States accounted for 38.7% of exports, Spain for 5.9%, and Germany for 5.5%. Collectively, these three countries took 50.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to ASEAN

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes in ASEAN's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 23-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments amounted to 3 K t, which is a 722.5% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.4 K t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 86.4%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, China remained the key direction for ASEAN's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples in kind, accounting for 1.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The market for ASEAN's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples in value terms showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 1.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, deliveries stood at 18 M $ US, constituting a sharp uptick of 90.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 34.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China held the largest share in ASEAN's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples in value terms, taking 1.5% of total flows.

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

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