Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved pineapples in Southern Asia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 26 038 metric tons in 2018. The inauguration of the Nadukkara Agro Processing Company Limited (NAPCL) factory in Kerala in 2018 enhanced local processing capacity for pineapples. However, market volume declined over the next two years, reaching 21 997 metric tons in 2020, while the market value grew steadily from USD 45.7 million to USD 60.1 million, indicating higher unit prices or a shift toward more valuable products.

After a moderate recovery to 23 536 metric tons in 2021, volume dipped again in 2022 to 22 048 metric tons. In contrast, the market value continued its upward trend, peaking at USD 73.9 million in 2022. The year 2023 marked a sharp turnaround: market volume jumped by 39% to 30 730 metric tons, coinciding with the Indian government's push to establish the 'Queen' pineapple from Tripura as a global brand and reported increases in domestic pineapple demand in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai.

This demand surge drove a substantial rise in imports, which more than doubled from 6 649 metric tons in 2022 to 15 801 metric tons in 2023. Despite the volume growth, the market value experienced a slight contraction to USD 71.2 million in 2023, as pineapple prices remained stable and affordable for consumers amid broader food inflation.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Southern Asia

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

Southern Asia's production of prepared or preserved pineapples has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 15 000 tonnes, marking a slight rise of 1.2% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 3.5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 14 639 tonnes, when output fell by 5.8%—the steepest drop in this timeframe. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase, with production growing by 1.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Southern Asia's production value for prepared or preserved pineapples has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 54 999 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust gain of 23.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, production value increased by 40.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 36 718 thousand US dollars, when it declined by 6.3%—the most significant decrease during these years.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market for prepared or preserved pineapples exports from Southern Asia showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 165 tonnes, then surged to their highest level in 2018 at 847 tonnes—a 5.1-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 358 tonnes, representing an abrupt advance of 116.3% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with exports dropping by 80.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) consistently held the top positions in Southern Asia's export structure by volume. Germany accounted for 58.2% of exports in kind, followed by China at 13.7%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 7.8%. Together, these three markets represented 79.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for prepared or preserved pineapples from Southern Asia were characterized by volatility during these years. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 124 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2019 at 498 thousand US dollars—reflecting a 4.3-fold gap. In 2020, exports stood at 1 311 thousand US dollars, up by 163.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 76.5%.

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

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Germany clearly dominated Southern Asia's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples in value terms, capturing 75.4% of total flows. Other countries each held significantly smaller shares in comparison.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Southern Asia's imports of prepared or preserved pineapples have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 7 355 tonnes, amounting to a decrease of 28.5% relative to the prior year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports fell by 18.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 246 tonnes, when imports increased by 35.9%—the largest rise during this timeframe.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines were the primary suppliers of prepared or preserved pineapples to Southern Asia by volume. Thailand accounted for 58.9% of imports in kind, followed by Malaysia at 12.0%, and the Philippines at 5.4%. Together, these three countries represented 76.2% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of prepared or preserved pineapples to Southern Asia have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 6 461 thousand US dollars, representing a significant decrease of 22.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 38%, averaging an annual decline of 14.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 154 thousand US dollars, when imports increased by 7.1%—the largest rise in this period. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 25.7%.

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

In the 2017–2020 period, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines led the import structure for prepared or preserved pineapples in value terms. Thailand accounted for 66.7% of imports in value terms, followed by Malaysia at 11.4%, and the Philippines at 6.7%. Together, these three suppliers represented 84.8% of total import flows.

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

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