Prepared or preserved pineapples market in MERCOSUR

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved pineapples in MERCOSUR decreased from 133.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 113.3 thousand tons in 2023. This overall contraction was accompanied by a decline in domestic production from 122.1 to 110.0 thousand tons and a sharp drop in imports from 11.6 to 3.4 thousand tons over the same six-year period.

In 2024, imports rose to 4.4 thousand tons. This increase coincided with regulatory and tariff changes within MERCOSUR, including updates to the common nomenclature and adjustments to the common external tariff, which directly affected the trade flow of prepared pineapples. Simultaneously, adverse climate conditions in major pineapple-growing regions impacted fruit supply and quality, influencing market conditions.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, MERCOSUR produced 113.3 thousand tons of prepared or preserved pineapples, marking a 1.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The highest production level was reached in 2018 at 122.1 thousand tons, which represented a 15.0% increase from the previous year. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of prepared or preserved pineapple production in MERCOSUR reached 195.7 million US dollars in 2020, up 15.0% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 20.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 203.4 million US dollars, reflecting a 24.9% rise. However, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 16.3%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

Prepared or preserved pineapple exports from MERCOSUR grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 258 tons, showing a sharp increase of 67.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 41.6%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 12.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 146 tons, which represented a 19.8% decline from the previous year.

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

An analysis of export volumes from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across multiple markets. Portugal accounted for 7.1% of exports, Italy for 6.8%, and Belgium for 5.6%, together making up only 19.5% of total flows. The remaining 80.5% was distributed among other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. From the low in 2019 to the high in 2020, volumes varied by a factor of 1.9. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported prepared or preserved pineapples worth 445 thousand US dollars, a 90.0% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 234 thousand US dollars, while 2018 saw the largest decline of 12.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export value of prepared or preserved pineapples from MERCOSUR was distributed across a broad range of partners. Italy and Bolivia each accounted for 6.1% of exports, and Belgium for 5.6%, together representing only 17.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

Prepared or preserved pineapple imports into MERCOSUR declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 7 184 tons, down 13.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 41.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 16.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia and Thailand dominated imports in volume, together accounting for 96.0% of total flows, while other partners played a minor role.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, prepared or preserved pineapple imports into MERCOSUR increased in 2020. Import value was recorded at 9 411 thousand US dollars, marking a robust rise of 20.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 40.3%, with a compound annual decline of 15.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 7 836 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 31.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Indonesia and Thailand together captured 94.9% of total import value, with the rest thinly spread across other markets.

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

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