Canned Pineapple Market

The global canned pineapple market is projected to experience a positive growth trend in both volume and value terms over the next eight years. Consumption, production, imports, and exports of canned pineapples are analyzed, highlighting key trends and growth rates in various countries. The market performance is forecasted to expand steadily with a projected CAGR of +1.1% in volume and +3.1% in value from 2022 to 2030. The article covers detailed insights on market dynamics, including consumption patterns, production trends, import-export scenarios, and average prices across different regions.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for canned pineapples worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 2.4M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Canned Pineapples

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in consumption of canned pineapples, when its volume increased by 0.1% to 2.2M tons. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 2.3M tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The global canned pineapple market revenue totaled $3.1B in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (319K tons), Brazil (186K tons) and Indonesia (185K tons), together comprising 31% of global consumption. Thailand, Angola, China, India, the Philippines, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Germany, Russia and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($421M), Brazil ($331M) and Indonesia ($204M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 31% of the global market. Angola, Thailand, India, China, Costa Rica, Germany, the Philippines, Australia, Malaysia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +11.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of canned pineapple per capita consumption was registered in Costa Rica (14 kg per person), followed by Angola (4.3 kg per person), Thailand (2.2 kg per person) and Malaysia (2.2 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of canned pineapple was estimated at 0.3 kg per person.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the canned pineapple per capita consumption in Costa Rica totaled +3.2%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Angola (+4.2% per year) and Thailand (+8.1% per year).

Production

World Production of Canned Pineapples

In 2022, production of canned pineapples decreased by -1.1% to 2.3M tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 2.4M tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned pineapple production amounted to $2.8B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 18%. Global production peaked at $3.1B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Thailand (550K tons), Indonesia (454K tons) and the Philippines (297K tons), with a combined 58% share of global production. Brazil, Angola, China, India, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Kenya and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Angola (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Canned Pineapples

In 2022, supplies from abroad of canned pineapples increased by 3% to 1M tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at 1.1M tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned pineapple imports expanded rapidly to $1.5B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

The United States was the key importing country with an import of around 325K tons, which resulted at 32% of total imports. Germany (76K tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Russia (51K tons). All these countries together held approx. 13% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (42K tons), the Netherlands (34K tons), Japan (31K tons), Canada (29K tons), China (28K tons), the UK (26K tons), Australia (26K tons), France (26K tons), the United Arab Emirates (23K tons) and Vietnam (22K tons) - together made up 28% of total imports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of canned pineapples. At the same time, Vietnam (+20.3%), China (+6.7%), the United Arab Emirates (+6.1%), Canada (+2.6%) and Australia (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +20.3% from 2012-2022. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-1.0%), Spain (-1.6%), Japan (-2.6%), the Netherlands (-2.7%), Germany (-3.0%) and the UK (-4.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States and Vietnam increased by +2.1 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($435M) constitutes the largest market for imported canned pineapples worldwide, comprising 30% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($118M), with an 8.1% share of global imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +1.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+0.9% per year) and Spain (+0.9% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average canned pineapple import price amounted to $1,451 per ton, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($1,881 per ton), while Vietnam ($917 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Canned Pineapples

In 2022, shipments abroad of canned pineapples increased by 0.1% to 1.1M tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at 1.2M tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned pineapple exports declined slightly to $1.3B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24%. The global exports peaked at $1.4B in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports By Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of canned pineapples, namely Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Kenya (41K tons), Vietnam (40K tons) and the Netherlands (19K tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned pineapple supplying countries worldwide were Thailand ($465M), Indonesia ($322M) and the Philippines ($251M), with a combined 79% share of global exports. Kenya, Vietnam and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

Among the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +12.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average canned pineapple export price stood at $1,251 per ton in 2022, declining by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,274 per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($2,248 per ton), while Vietnam ($1,103 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+3.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform