Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Southern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved pineapples in Southern Europe declined from 78 311 t in 2018 to 65 563 t in 2023. After a sharp drop to 69 847 t in 2019 and 62 799 t in 2020, consumption partially recovered to 72 044 t in 2021 before falling again in the following two years.

In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern but with some divergence. It decreased from $121.1 million in 2018 to $101.2 million in 2019, then rose to a peak of $138.8 million in 2021, and moderated to $130.9 million by 2023.

By 2024, several factors were shaping the market. Adverse weather in key pineapple-growing regions like Mexico affected global supply, while trade barriers in some EU countries influenced import access. Consumer trends shifted toward clean-label, organic, and convenience-oriented products, driving innovation in canned pineapple offerings.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Southern Europe

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 Europe's production of prepared or preserved pineapples declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 5 105 tons, but then fell by 11.4% to 4 522 tons in 2020. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, with production rising by 11.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of prepared or preserved pineapples produced in Southern Europe was $30 550 thousand, up 13.2% from the previous year. Production reached its lowest value in 2019 at $26 999 thousand, while the highest was recorded in 2018 at $30 583 thousand. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 4.2%, averaging 1.4% annually. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 11.7% drop.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of prepared or preserved pineapples from Southern Europe showed significant fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 4 142 tons, then surged by 76.2% to a peak of 7 298 tons in 2019. In 2020, exports decreased moderately by 3.6% to 7 033 tons. The largest decline was in 2018, with a 25.7% drop. Overall, exports varied by 1.8 times between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Cuba, and the United Kingdom were key buyers of prepared or preserved pineapples from Southern Europe, accounting for 15.4%, 1.9%, and 1.2% of exports in volume, respectively. However, their combined share was only 18.4%, with the remaining 81.6% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of prepared or preserved pineapple exports from Southern Europe was $11.4 million, a gradual increase of 7.7% from the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 at $11.9 million, then declined by 11.1% in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 29.3% rise. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 23.8%, averaging 7.4% annually.

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

The value structure of exports from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified partner base. France, Cuba, and the United Kingdom accounted for 18.1%, 1.8%, and 1.6% of export value, respectively, totaling 21.4%. The remaining 78.6% was spread across many smaller markets.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared or preserved pineapples into Southern Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was 65 310 tons, down 9.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 33%, with an average annual decline of 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines were the main sources of imports by volume, accounting for 30.6%, 20.9%, and 15.7%, respectively. Together, they represented 67.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, the value of prepared or preserved pineapple imports into Southern Europe increased in 2020 to $94.8 million, up 11.8% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $84.8 million, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 31.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 36.6%, averaging a 14.1% annual decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia, Thailand, and Kenya were the primary sources of imports by value, accounting for 27.1%, 18.0%, and 17.0%, respectively. Their combined share was 62.2% of total import flows.

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

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