Prepared or preserved pineapples market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved pineapples in Western Asia began a growth phase in 2018, with volume rising to 34 681 tons. This initial expansion was supported by broader economic transformations across Asia, including urbanization and a growing middle class, which increased demand for convenient food products like preserved pineapples in the region. The market volume then stabilized through 2019 and 2020, hovering around 34 700 tons.

Market growth resumed strongly between 2021 and 2022, with volume climbing from 39 922 tons to a peak of 42 337 tons. This period of expansion was followed by a sharp contraction in 2023, when the market volume fell significantly to 28 520 tons. Production levels also declined notably from 2022 onward, settling at just over 7 100 tons in 2023.

By 2024, several factors influenced the trade dynamics for this market. The expansion of pineapple exports from China's Guangdong province into Western Asia affected the availability of imported products. Furthermore, major industry players like Dole Food Company entered partnerships to expand production capacity in Southeast Asia, influencing supply chains to the region through ASEAN trade agreements. Concurrently, rising transport and cooling costs due to a shortage of refrigerated containers presented challenges for import quality and logistics.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in Western Asia

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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 Western Asia has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 8 181 tonnes, marking a 1.5% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 17.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.4%.

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Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from Western Asia

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Western Asia's exports of prepared or preserved pineapples have also dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 4 059 tonnes, showing a sharp decline of 44.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 69.7%, with an average annual rate of 32.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main markets for exports in volume terms were Iran, Somalia, and Sudan. Iran accounted for 66.8% of exports, Somalia for 1.1%, and Sudan for 0.9%. Together, these three countries represented 68.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of prepared or preserved pineapple exports from Western Asia was recorded at 7 125 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 46.8%, with an average annual decline of 19.0%. The largest drop occurred in 2018, at 42.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets in value terms were Iran, Afghanistan, and Sudan. Together, they accounted for 71.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pineapples to Western Asia

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In 2020, imports of prepared or preserved pineapples into Western Asia stood at 30 543 tonnes, which is 9.2% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 53%, with an average annual rate of 22.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 28 040 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 56.9%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase at 20.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand remained the leading supplier of prepared or preserved pineapples to Western Asia, accounting for 72.9% of total imports in volume. The remaining imports were distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of prepared or preserved pineapples into Western Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value totalled 36 014 thousand US dollars, up by 23.8% from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 33.6%, with an average annual decline of 12.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 28 610 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop that year at 47.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main markets for imports in value terms were Thailand, Indonesia, and Kenya. Thailand accounted for 67.6% of imports, Indonesia for 8.8%, and Kenya for 3.8%. Together, these three countries represented 80.2% of total import flows.

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

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