Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved pineapples in Australia grew from 30 322 t in 2018 to 34 206 t in 2022, despite a steady decline in domestic production. This expansion was fueled by increasing imports, which reached 25 804 t in 2022, and a shift in consumer preferences away from fresh pineapples due to their perceived inconvenience and preparation effort, boosting demand for canned and preserved options.

In 2023, the market volume fell sharply to 28 215 t as industry reports indicated supply was outstripping demand. Simultaneously, the sector focused on adapting through promotional campaigns and breeding programs, such as trials for new purple-skinned pineapple varieties, aimed at improving convenience and eating quality to better meet consumer needs.

For the 2024-2025 period, market dynamics are influenced by a government biosecurity risk assessment for pineapple imports from India and Indonesia, which could alter import competition. Ongoing industry initiatives, including government-subsidized field days, national breeding programs, and marketing campaigns addressing convenience, continue to shape production and consumption trends.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Australia held the 12th position globally in prepared or preserved pineapple production from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2018-2021

World map of production of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2018-2021

Australia's production of prepared or preserved pineapples fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 8 482 tonnes, down 4.3% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production dropped by 16.6%, with an average annual decline of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the value of prepared or preserved pineapple production in Australia was 17 135 thousand US dollars, a significant increase of 14.6% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 7.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 14 952 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 19 845 thousand US dollars. The sharpest drop occurred in 2020, with a 24.7% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Australia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia exported 113 tonnes of prepared or preserved pineapples, a moderate increase of 3.6% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 21.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 154 tonnes, with the largest decline of 29.2% in 2020 and the biggest increase of 65.8% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Canada were the top destinations for Australia's prepared or preserved pineapple exports by volume. New Zealand accounted for 59.4% of exports, Papua New Guinea for 13.7%, and Canada for 12.0%, together making up 85.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed volatility during these years, with exports fluctuating from a low in 2018 to a high in 2019, resulting in a 1.8-fold change. In 2021, export value reached 229 thousand US dollars, up 24.0% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 310 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 40.5% in 2020 and the biggest increase of 82.4% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Vietnam were the main markets for Australia's prepared or preserved pineapple exports by value. New Zealand represented 56.9% of exports, Papua New Guinea 14.9%, and Vietnam 7.7%, collectively accounting for 79.5% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume hit 22 758 tonnes, a 2.1% increase from the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 12.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines were the primary sources for Australia's prepared or preserved pineapple imports by volume. Thailand contributed 42.2% of imports, Indonesia 28.9%, and the Philippines 22.8%, together making up 94.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Australia's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, import value totaled 34 439 thousand US dollars, a strong rise of 12.5% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 39.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 24 688 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 0.3% in 2019 and the biggest increase of 24.0% in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018-2021, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia formed the core group for Australia's prepared or preserved pineapple imports by value. Thailand accounted for 34.6% of imports, the Philippines for 30.5%, and Indonesia for 29.0%, collectively representing 94.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021