Prepared or preserved pineapples market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved pineapples in the MENA region showed considerable variation between 2018 and 2023. It began at 49 902 t in 2018, then contracted to 40 048 t in 2019 and further to 37 625 t in 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, bringing the market to 45 946 t, with near stabilization at 46 574 t in 2022 before another decline to 42 113 t in 2023.

In 2024, imports of pineapples into the region increased to 57 002 t, a rise supported by the Philippines' established dominance as the main supplier. Exports, meanwhile, fell sharply to 1 049 t, a drop that coincided with global supply chain disruptions, including refrigerated container shortages, which elevated shipping costs and altered trade patterns.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in MENA

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 MENA region has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 908 tonnes, marking a significant 29.7% drop from 2019. Looking at the broader 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 MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The export data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 674 tonnes, then surged by 730.3% in 2019, before dropping sharply by 80.8% to 1 072 tonnes in 2020. The most dramatic decline occurred in 2018, with a 92.9% decrease. Overall, from the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2018, exports changed by 14.2 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Somalia, Sudan, and Azerbaijan were the key partners for exports in kind, accounting for 1.1%, 0.9%, and 0.9% of total flows, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 2.9% of all exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, exports of prepared or preserved pineapples in the MENA region saw a slight increase. In 2020, exports totaled 7 160 thousand US dollars, up by 1.1% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 080 thousand US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 47%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.1%. The largest decline happened in 2018, with a 44.1% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Afghanistan, Sudan, and Somalia formed the main cluster of markets for exports in value terms, contributing 1.1%, 1.1%, and 0.9% of total flows, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 3.1% of all export value.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to MENA

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared or preserved pineapples into the MENA region have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported approximately 35 790 tonnes, representing a substantial 13.8% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 53.2%, with an average annual rate of -22.3%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Thailand remained the primary source for imports in kind, capturing 77.3% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year contraction, imports of prepared or preserved pineapples into the MENA region rebounded. In 2020, imports reached 43 096 thousand US dollars, an 18.6% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 36 340 thousand US dollars. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 36.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 14.1%. The largest drop occurred in 2018, with a 34.7% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand consistently dominated imports in value terms, accounting for 73.0% of the total. This high concentration highlights the region's reliance on this market, while the remainder was spread across other countries.

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

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