Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for prepared or preserved pineapples in Portugal was shaped by the unique production of Azorean pineapples with Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) certification and a focus on niche markets, including pharmaceutical bromelain extraction. The pandemic in 2020 significantly reduced tourism, a key demand driver for the product, leading to a contraction in market volume to 10 886 t. Subsequently, from 2021, the market rebounded strongly, fueled by national campaigns like 'Portugal Sou Eu' which heightened interest in regional specialties. A major boost came in 2022 when large retail chains, notably Mercadona, solidified partnerships with Portuguese suppliers, directly expanding distribution for Azorean pineapples. This, coupled with a recovery in tourism, supported consistent growth, with the market reaching 14 049 t by 2023.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal held the 16th position globally in the production of prepared or preserved pineapples.

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2018-2021

World map of production of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2018-2021

In 2021, Portugal produced 4 766 tonnes of prepared or preserved pineapples, marking a 5.4% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 105 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2020 at 4 522 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Portugal's production of prepared or preserved pineapples saw an increase. In 2021, the output was valued at 11 284 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 19.4% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 9 450 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Portugal

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared or preserved pineapples from Portugal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 1 257 tonnes, reflecting a robust decrease of 17.0% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 36.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain and France were the primary buyers of prepared or preserved pineapples from Portugal, together accounting for 91.8% of total exports in volume. The remaining exports were distributed among other countries in smaller shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Shipments of prepared or preserved pineapples from Portugal declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports stood at 2 976 thousand US dollars, down by 6.0% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 30.7%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and France dominated Portugal's exports in value terms, together representing 93.4% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual amounts.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Portugal

Imports in kind, t

Portugal's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the import volume was 7 632 tonnes, which is 3.1% lower than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 22.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout 2018-2021, Spain, Kenya, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Portugal's imports in volume. Spain accounted for 28.7% of imports, Kenya for 20.5%, and Germany for 12.6%, together making up 61.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Portugal's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples increased. In 2021, imports were valued at 13 257 thousand US dollars, showing a robust advance of 24.0% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10 690 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 16.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Kenya, and Germany remained the key partners for Portugal's imports in value terms. Spain represented 33.0% of imports, Kenya 18.3%, and Germany 15.4%, together accounting for 66.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021