Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for prepared or preserved pineapples in Australia and New Zealand grew from 35 826 tons to 37 189 tons, supported by steady consumer demand for convenient, year-round canned products. The market then contracted to 35 359 tons in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic caused global supply chain disruptions and high logistics costs, affecting availability. A recovery followed in 2021, with volume reaching 36 204 tons, aligned with an 18% rise in global canned pineapple exports and sustained consumer interest in ready-to-eat formats.

In 2022, the market expanded sharply to 40 749 tons. This growth was driven by increased worldwide demand for tropical fruits and climate factors impacting yields, compounded by geopolitical events and fertilizer shortages that affected global supply. The following year, the market volume contracted to 32 798 tons, reflecting a correction after the previous surge.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Australia and New Zealand

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Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2018-2021

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

Production of prepared or preserved pineapples in Australia and New Zealand has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 8,482 tonnes, representing a 4.3% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 16.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.9%.

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Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Australia and New Zealand

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Export volumes showed significant fluctuations over this period. They reached their lowest point in 2021 at 100 tonnes, marking a sharp 60.7% year-on-year decline. In contrast, exports peaked in 2019 at 262 tonnes, which was an 81.9% increase from the previous year. Overall, there was a 2.6-fold difference between the highest and lowest volumes.

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Between 2018 and 2021, export destinations remained highly fragmented. Tonga accounted for 13.2% of exports by volume, followed by the Cook Islands at 9.1% and Samoa at 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 31.0% of total exports, with no single partner holding a dominant share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of prepared or preserved pineapple exports from Australia and New Zealand reached $408,000, up 18.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 10.4%, averaging 3.3% growth per year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at $343,000, a 30.6% decline from 2019. Exports peaked in 2019 at $495,000, which was a 34.0% increase from 2018.

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

An analysis of export values from 2018 to 2021 reveals a broad distribution across multiple markets. Tonga accounted for 14.2% of export value, the Cook Islands for 9.5%, and Papua New Guinea for 8.5%. Combined, these three partners represented 32.2% of total exports, while the remaining 67.8% was spread across various other countries.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Australia and New Zealand

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In 2021, Australia and New Zealand imported 27,823 tonnes of prepared or preserved pineapples, a 4.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import volumes grew by 7.8%, averaging 2.5% per year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 3.0% drop, while the highest increase was recorded in 2019 at 6.9%.

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From 2018 to 2021, the main suppliers of prepared or preserved pineapples to Australia and New Zealand were Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Thailand accounted for 41.0% of import volume, Indonesia for 30.1%, and the Philippines for 23.4%. Together, these three countries made up 94.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of prepared or preserved pineapple imports into Australia and New Zealand has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled $41,477,000, reflecting a substantial 13.4% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 32.8%, averaging 9.9% per year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the primary sources for import value were Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Thailand accounted for 34.1% of import value, Indonesia for 30.2%, and the Philippines for 30.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 94.4% of total import flows.

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

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