Argentina: Pineapple Market Overview 2021

Pineapple Market Size in Argentina

In 2019, the Argentinian pineapple market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Production in Argentina

In value terms, pineapple production dropped rapidly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of pineapples in Argentina stood at X tonnes per ha in 2019, remaining relatively unchanged against 2018. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average pineapple yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, the yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the total area harvested in terms of pineapples production in Argentina stood at X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The pineapple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2019, shipments abroad of pineapples increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pineapple exports expanded slightly to $X in 2019. In general, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tonnes) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Yemen amounted to +X%.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Yemen stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2013 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Yemen stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2019, pineapple imports into Argentina rose slightly to X tonnes, increasing by X% compared with 2018 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports fell to $X in 2019. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tonnes) was the main pineapple supplier to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +X%.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while the price for Colombia stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil.

Source: IndexBox AI 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 2019 were Costa Rica (3.7M tonnes), Brazil (2.6M tonnes) and the Philippines (2.4M tonnes), with a combined 28% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by China, Thailand, Indonesia, Nigeria, India, the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Ghana and Angola, which together accounted for a further 45%.

What are the largest producers of pineapples in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of pineapple production in 2019 were Costa Rica (3.7M tonnes), the Philippines (2.8M tonnes) and Brazil (2.6M tonnes), together comprising 31% of global production. Thailand, Indonesia, Nigeria, India, China, Mexico, Colombia, Ghana, Angola and Viet Nam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

What are the leading suppliers of pineapples to Argentina?

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In value terms, Brazil ($7.2M) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Argentina, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Colombia ($248K), with a 3.3% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for pineapples in Argentina?

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The average pineapple export price stood at $558 per tonne in 2019, reducing by -26.5% 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 $532 per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -9.2% against the previous year.