Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for prepared pineapples in Brazil showed notable shifts. The volume reached 120 thousand tons in 2018, supported by strong domestic demand and Paraíba's leading role in national pineapple production, although natural flowering unevenness posed challenges for consistent fruit size and commercialization. A decrease to 109 thousand tons occurred in 2019. By 2020, the market saw a slight recovery to 111 thousand tons, coinciding with Brazilian research efforts to standardize fruit size and quality parameters to enhance competitiveness. The following year, market volume dropped to 104 thousand tons, primarily due to outbreaks of diseases like fusarium wilt and inadequate fertilization management, which significantly reduced pineapple yields.

Beginning in 2022, Embrapa started a project to evaluate and incorporate new sources of fusarium wilt resistance into pineapple cultivars, a long-term initiative to tackle a major cause of production losses. In 2023, the market volume rose to 108 thousand tons, driven by an estimated 20% growth in pineapple production in certain regions of Paraíba, where harvest continues year-round. The sector is also seeing a broader expansion of the healthy food segment, which includes pineapple-based products, and the development of new disease-resistant cultivars like Vitória aimed at curbing pre-harvest losses.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil ranked as the world's fourth-largest producer of prepared or preserved pineapples.

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2018-2021

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

In 2021, Brazil produced 105.1 K t of prepared or preserved pineapples, marking a controlled decline of 5.4% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 12.5%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 4.4%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with an 8.9% reduction, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of prepared or preserved pineapples in Brazil was valued at 157.9 M $ US, representing a 20.4% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production value declined by 28.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.6%. The most notable increase was in 2020, at 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared or preserved pineapples from Brazil grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 706.7 t, a substantial increase of 183.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 434%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 74.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay emerged as the primary markets for Brazil's exports in kind. Uruguay accounted for 50.1% of exports, Argentina for 10.1%, and Paraguay for 6.2%, collectively representing 66.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 234 K $ US and peaked in 2021 at 1 062 K $ US, representing a 4.5-fold increase. In 2021, the value of prepared or preserved pineapples exported from Brazil was 139.1% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 4.0% drop.

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

During 2018–2021, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay were the largest buyers of prepared or preserved pineapples from Brazil in value terms. Uruguay held 41.8% of exports, Argentina 9.4%, and Paraguay 8.2%, together constituting 59.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 0.0 t and peaked in 2018, with a 2 948-fold variation between these years. In 2021, import volume into Brazil amounted to 7.3 t, showing a sharp year-over-year rise of 24 086.7%. The most significant decline was in 2020, at 99.9%.

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

Over 2018–2021, imports in kind of prepared or preserved pineapples to Brazil were heavily concentrated, with Thailand accounting for 80.5% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Imports dropped to their minimum in 2020 at 0.2 K $ US and climbed to their maximum in 2018, resulting in a 582-fold shift. In 2021, Brazil's import volume was valued at 24 K $ US, marking a sharp increase of 12 989.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 99.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand remained the main source for prepared or preserved pineapples imported into Brazil, capturing 76.8% of total import value, with the rest distributed among other countries.

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

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