Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Middle Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared pineapples in Middle Africa opened the period at 100.8 thousand tons in 2018 before contracting sharply to 73.6 thousand tons the following year. Recovery began in 2020, with volume rising to 79.8 thousand tons. During this phase, the sector gained visibility through events like the Macfruit 2018 showcase in Ghana, while Benin's development of a fair-trade organic pineapple segment and Angola's position as Africa's third-largest producer highlighted the regional strength of the value chain.

From 2021 to 2023, the market grew consistently, reaching 95.1 thousand tons by the end of the period. This upturn was supported by higher global prices for tropical fruits due to climate-related supply pressures and rising demand, which encouraged production. In 2023, Benin reported a major expansion of its pineapple cultivation, and Togo validated a multi-year investment plan for the sector, underscoring the broader West and Central African commitment to scaling up pineapple processing.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Middle Africa

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 2019, Middle Africa produced 73.5 thousand tons of prepared or preserved pineapples, marking the lowest output during the 2017-2020 period. Production then rebounded in 2020, reaching 79.7 thousand tons—an 8.4% increase from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 100.6 thousand tons, which represented a 10.3% year-on-year growth. However, over the entire four-year span, production declined by 12.6%, translating to an average annual decrease of 4.4%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when output fell by 26.9%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared or preserved pineapples from Middle Africa showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. In 2019, exports dropped sharply to just 1 ton, an 80.4% decrease from the previous year. This contrasted with the peak in 2018, when exports reached 4 tons—a 53.6% increase from 2017. Overall, exports varied dramatically, with a 5.1-fold difference between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Norway were the dominant markets for Middle Africa's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples in volume terms. Together, these two countries accounted for 84.4% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of prepared or preserved pineapple exports from Middle Africa experienced significant fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, exports fell to 1.1 thousand US dollars, a steep 91.4% decline from 2018. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12.8 thousand US dollars, which marked a 61.1% increase from the previous year. Over this period, export values varied widely, with an 11.6-fold difference between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, France was the leading market for Middle Africa's prepared or preserved pineapple exports in value terms, consistently representing 90.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared or preserved pineapples into Middle Africa displayed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 88 tons, before rebounding to 136 tons in 2020—a 53.8% year-on-year increase. The highest import volume was recorded in 2017, with levels fluctuating 25-fold between that peak and the 2019 low. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, when imports dropped by 89.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the primary source of prepared or preserved pineapple imports into Middle Africa in volume terms, accounting for 72.8% of total import flows. The remaining imports were distributed among a fragmented group of other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, imports of prepared or preserved pineapples into Middle Africa increased in 2020, reaching 146.9 thousand US dollars—a sharp 46.1% rise compared to 2019. The lowest import value during this period was recorded in 2019 at 100.5 thousand US dollars, which represented a 68.8% decrease from the previous year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, import values fell by 73.9%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 36.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Thailand, and Belgium were the top suppliers of prepared or preserved pineapples to Middle Africa in value terms. Portugal accounted for 35.6% of imports, Thailand for 20.1%, and Belgium for 15.1%. Together, these three countries made up 70.7% of total import flows during this period.

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

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