Prepared or preserved pineapples market in China

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved pineapples in China grew from 58 419 t in 2018 to 92 099 t in 2023, while its value increased from 56 401 thousand US dollars to 119 798 thousand US dollars over the same period. This expansion was not steady, with a sharp rise in 2019 followed by a contraction in 2020 before the market recovered and set new records in the following years.

Domestic production trended upward, despite a temporary dip in 2020, and imports showed significant volatility with peaks in 2019 and 2023. A consistent decline in exports over these years meant more supply remained available for domestic consumption, contributing to the overall growth in market size.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in China

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China held the 7th position globally in the production of prepared or preserved pineapples.

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

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

Following two years of growth, China's production of prepared or preserved pineapples experienced a decline. In 2020, output reached 51 140 tonnes, marking a significant drop of 14.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 25.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.9%. The peak was observed in 2019 at 59 827 tonnes, with the largest increase of 33.1% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

China's production value of prepared or preserved pineapples grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 62 636 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 5.5% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value expanded by 50.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from China

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared or preserved pineapples from China declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, shipments totaled 7 447 tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 4.5% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 65%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 29.5%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates were the primary markets for China's exports in kind. The United States accounted for 42.1% of exports, the United Kingdom for 11.6%, and the United Arab Emirates for 7.7%, collectively representing 61.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, China's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples in value terms rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 9 122 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid increase of 17.9% compared to the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 58%, with an annualized rate of 25.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 736 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 48.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates remained the main destinations for China's exports in value terms. The United States contributed 47.0% of exports, the United Kingdom 10.6%, and the United Arab Emirates 6.3%, together accounting for 63.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to China

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, China's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples in kind declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 34 629 tonnes, representing a 34.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 31.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 34 629 tonnes, and the largest increase of 42.5% occurred in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia were the key sources for China's imports in kind. Thailand supplied 40.6% of imports, the Philippines 30.7%, and Indonesia 27.1%, collectively making up 98.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of increase, China's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples in value terms declined. In 2020, import value stood at 26 143 thousand US dollars, showing an 18.4% drop year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 27.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%. The peak value was in 2019 at 32 052 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase of 46.6% also took place that year.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia played leading roles in China's imports in value terms. Thailand accounted for 38.5% of imports, the Philippines for 32.1%, and Indonesia for 25.3%, jointly representing 95.9% of total import flows.

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

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