Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Bangladesh

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved pineapples in Bangladesh expanded from 2,415 tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 2,733 tonnes in 2020, a period marked by increasing domestic production. After 2020, the market volume contracted steadily, reaching 2,461 tonnes by 2023.

This downward movement mirrored a decline in local output, as production fell from over 2,700 tonnes to 2,459 tonnes over the same period. Imports and exports remained minimal throughout, confirming the market's reliance on domestic supply.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh was among the world's leading producers of prepared or preserved pineapples from 2017 to 2020, ranking 21st globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

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

Bangladesh's production of prepared or preserved pineapples increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 726 tonnes, showing relative stability compared to the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 605 tonnes, marking a decline of 1.6% from the previous year. The most significant production increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Bangladesh

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Bangladesh's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported just 0.2 tonnes, representing a dramatic 99.4% decrease from 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports plummeted by 99.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -91.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and the Netherlands were the primary markets for Bangladesh's prepared or preserved pineapple exports by volume. China accounted for 50.9% of exports, Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 28.8%, and the Netherlands for 8.8%. Together, these three destinations represented 88.4% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Bangladesh's prepared or preserved pineapple exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 0.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 98.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value dropped by 99.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -89.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and the Netherlands remained the key destinations for Bangladesh's prepared or preserved pineapple exports by value. China represented 47.4% of export value, Asia (not elsewhere specified) 32.2%, and the Netherlands 10.3%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 89.9% of total export value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Bangladesh

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Import volumes of prepared or preserved pineapples into Bangladesh showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest import level was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 12.7 tonnes, creating a 2.6-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports stood at 7.1 tonnes, representing a 44.0% decrease from the previous year. The most substantial year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, with imports surging by 114.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Singapore and Thailand dominated Bangladesh's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples by volume, together accounting for 97.6% of total imports. The remaining 2.4% was distributed among various other destinations with smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values of prepared or preserved pineapples into Bangladesh exhibited irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum import value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum reached 29.6 thousand US dollars in 2018, representing a 2.4-fold variation between these two years. In 2020, imports totaled 22.3 thousand US dollars, down 17.7% from 2019. The most significant year-over-year increase occurred in 2018, with import value jumping by 138.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Singapore and Thailand served as the dominant sources for Bangladesh's prepared or preserved pineapple imports by value, jointly accounting for 97.8% of total import flows. The remaining 2.2% was distributed among other markets.

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

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