Prepared or preserved pineapples market in GCC

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved pineapples in the GCC expanded from 13 350 t in 2018 to 15 480 t in 2019, driven by the implementation of executive rules for the common Gulf market that facilitated cross-border goods movement. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains, causing the market volume to drop to 11 129 t despite the activation of green corridors for safe transport.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 17 973 t, supported by GCC-wide agricultural and food-security initiatives that boosted product availability. Subsequently, the market contracted to 13 375 t in 2022 and further to 11 095 t in 2023.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in GCC

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

Production of prepared or preserved pineapples in the GCC has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 2 908 tonnes, marking a sharp drop of 29.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 56.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 24.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of prepared or preserved pineapples production in the GCC has also decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production was valued at 2 439 thousand US dollars, showing a significant contraction of 25.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value dropped by 61.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 27.4%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from GCC

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, exports of prepared or preserved pineapples from the GCC amounted to 8 339 tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 3.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 39.9%, with an average annual decline of 15.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 627 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 45.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 12.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Iran and Iraq were the primary markets for exports in kind, together accounting for 86.7% of total flows. Other destinations held relatively smaller shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, exports of prepared or preserved pineapples from the GCC increased in 2020. The export value reached 6 995 thousand US dollars, indicating a small gain of 2.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 47.6%, with an average annual decline of 19.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 847 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, with a drop of 45.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Iran remained the dominant partner for exports in value terms, accounting for 70.7% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail in the export structure.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to GCC

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, imports of prepared or preserved pineapples into the GCC reached 16 560 tonnes, reflecting a significant decrease of 17.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 62.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 27.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 266 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 62.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 22.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Thailand dominated imports in kind, concentrating 76.4% of the total volume. The remaining imports were distributed among many countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of prepared or preserved pineapples into the GCC increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. The import value totalled 17 665 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight uptick of 1.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 47.6%, with an average annual decline of 19.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 415 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, with a drop of 54.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Indonesia, and Kenya were the main sources for imports in value terms, together accounting for 83.8% of total imports. Specifically, Thailand held 67.4%, Indonesia 10.8%, and Kenya 5.7% of the import value.

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

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