Argentina: Pineapple Market Overview 2021

Pineapple Market Size in Argentina

In 2020, the Argentinian pineapple market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Pineapple Production in Argentina

In value terms, pineapple production skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Pineapple production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of pineapples in Argentina dropped modestly to X tonnes per ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average pineapple yield reached the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the harvested area of pineapples in Argentina was estimated at X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production reached the maximum at X ha in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of pineapples were exported from Argentina; growing by X% against the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2017 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2017 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of pineapple exports from Argentina, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pineapple exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Israel ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of pineapples were imported into Argentina; shrinking by -X% against 2019. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports stood at $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Ecuador (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tonnes), twofold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ecuador totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Paraguay (-X% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Ecuador amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Paraguay (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per tonne), while the price for Brazil ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pineapples in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pineapple consumption in 2020 were the Philippines (2.4M tonnes), Brazil (2.4M tonnes) and Indonesia (2.3M tonnes), together accounting for 25% of global consumption. These countries were followed by China, Nigeria, India, Thailand, Costa Rica, the U.S., Colombia, Mexico, Angola and Ghana, which together accounted for a further 47%.

What are the largest producers of pineapples in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pineapple production in 2020 were Costa Rica (3.5M tonnes), the Philippines (2.8M tonnes) and Brazil (2.4M tonnes), together accounting for 30% of global production. Indonesia, China, Nigeria, India, Thailand, Colombia, Mexico, Angola, Ghana and Viet Nam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

What are the leading suppliers of pineapples to Argentina?

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In value terms, Ecuador ($4.8M) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Argentina, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($2.2M), with a 28% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of pineapples from Argentina?

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In value terms, Germany ($20K) emerged as the key foreign market for pineapple exports from Argentina, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Israel ($7K), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.4% share.

What is the average export price for pineapples in Argentina?

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The average pineapple export price stood at $1,707 per tonne in 2020, increasing by 41% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pineapples in Argentina?

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The average pineapple import price stood at $616 per tonne in 2020, with an increase of 16% against the previous year.