Prepared or preserved pineapples market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved pineapples in South-eastern Asia expanded from 287 thousand tons in 2018 to 414 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was supported by the region's strong production base, where Thailand's government policies and export-oriented infrastructure consolidated its role as a leading hub. However, the market experienced significant yearly fluctuations influenced by consumer trends, trade dynamics, and external shocks.

A sharp rise to 401 thousand tons in 2019 was driven by increasing domestic demand for convenient and health-conscious food products. At the same time, disease outbreaks and tightening residue standards for exporters likely reduced overseas shipments, making more supply available locally. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a dip in demand and disrupted supply chains, lowering the market volume to 308 thousand tons. Elevated global freight rates continued to squeeze trade margins into 2021, contributing to a further decline to 245 thousand tons.

Recovery began in 2022 as consumer preference for health and wellness products boosted demand, lifting the market to 345 thousand tons. This trend continued into 2023, where urbanization and population growth in the region sustained consumption growth, pushing the volume to 414 thousand tons. Expansion of e-commerce also improved product access, supporting the overall market expansion during these years.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in South-eastern Asia

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

Production of prepared or preserved pineapples in South-eastern Asia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 049 K t, which represents a 1.6% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10.2%, averaging an annual decline of 3.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 179 K t. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 9.6% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, exports of prepared or preserved pineapples from South-eastern Asia have rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 744 K t, marking a strong increase of 11.9% compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports overall decreased by 27.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 665 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 25.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Germany, and Spain were the top destinations for exports in kind. The United States accounted for 40.0% of exports, Germany for 6.4%, and Spain for 5.1%. Together, these three countries made up 51.5% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, the value of prepared or preserved pineapple exports from South-eastern Asia has risen. In 2020, export value amounted to 865 M $ US, showing a substantial increase of 46.8% compared to 2019. Despite this recent growth, exports from 2017 to 2020 decreased by 20.7%, with an annualized rate of -7.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 589 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 28.8% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States, Spain, and Germany emerged as the primary markets for exports in value terms. The United States represented 38.7% of exports, Spain 5.9%, and Germany 5.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 50.2% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

The market for imports in kind showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.4 K t and peaked in 2017, with a 23-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports into South-eastern Asia amounted to 3 K t, which is a dramatic increase of 722.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 86.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading supplier of prepared or preserved pineapples to South-eastern Asia, accounting for 1.2% of total imports in kind.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Import values exhibited an unstable trend over the timeframe. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 M $ US, while the maximum was in 2020 at 18 M $ US, showing a 1.9-fold difference. In 2020, import volume reached 18 M $ US, indicating a sharp advance of 90.3% compared with 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 34.4% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In the 2017-2020 period, China remained the main and most stable destination for imports in value terms, representing 1.5% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020