Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Europe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the European market for prepared pineapples contracted, with volume falling from 363.3 thousand tonnes to 303.7 thousand tonnes. This decline was accentuated in 2020 by extreme weather events, including El Niño and La Niña in Costa Rica and droughts in Thailand and the Philippines, which significantly reduced pineapple yields and raw material availability for processing.

The market recovered in 2021, reaching 346.4 thousand tonnes, as post-pandemic trade resumed despite high logistics costs. Growth continued in 2022, with volume climbing to 359.6 thousand tonnes, fueled by increased global demand for pineapples and accompanied by product innovations like the launch of Del Monte Zero in Costa Rica.

A sharp correction occurred in 2023, with market volume dropping to 242.2 thousand tonnes. This coincided with a noted decline in consumer demand for fresh pineapples in Italy, a key market, and a broader market adjustment following earlier periods of supply constraint.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

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

Europe's production of prepared or preserved pineapples declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 5 105 tonnes, but then fell by 11.4% to 4 522 tonnes in 2020. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 11.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's production of prepared or preserved pineapples increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 193.2 million US dollars, marking an 8.5% year-on-year rise. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 148.0 million US dollars, which represented a 21.1% decline. However, production rebounded in 2019 with a 20.3% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for prepared or preserved pineapples from Europe showed significant volatility in recent years. In 2017, exports hit their lowest point, but then surged by 190.7% in 2018 to reach a peak of 51.6 thousand tonnes. This was followed by a sharp decline of 57.1% in 2019. In 2020, exports recovered to 37.0 thousand tonnes, representing a 67.2% increase compared to the previous year. Overall, exports varied by 2.9-fold between the high in 2018 and the low in 2017.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of prepared or preserved pineapples from Europe were Switzerland, Norway, and Kazakhstan. Switzerland and Norway each accounted for 0.7% of exports in volume, while Kazakhstan represented 0.6%. Together, these three countries formed 2.0% of Europe's total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Europe's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples increased in value. In 2020, exports amounted to 103.2 million US dollars, up 14.8% from the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 2.9%, with an average annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 89.9 million US dollars, which marked an 11.8% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway and Switzerland were the key buyers of prepared or preserved pineapples from Europe in value terms. Their combined share reached 1.6% of total exports.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 336.1 thousand tonnes, down 5.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 27.6%, equating to an average annual decrease of 10.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of prepared or preserved pineapples to Europe were Thailand, Indonesia, and Kenya. Thailand accounted for 42.2% of imports in volume, Indonesia for 18.5%, and Kenya for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 70.1% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Europe's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples increased in value. In 2020, imports reached 494.8 million US dollars, a notable 21.3% rise compared to 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21.4%, with an average annual decline of 7.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 407.8 million US dollars, following a 23.9% drop in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Indonesia, and Kenya were the key partners for Europe's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples in value terms. Thailand accounted for 36.9% of imports, Indonesia for 17.4%, and Kenya for 11.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 65.8% of total import flows.

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

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