French Guiana: Pineapple Market Overview 2020

Pineapple Market Size in French Guiana

The revenue of the pineapple market in French Guiana amounted to $X in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, pineapple consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. French Guiana pineapple consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Pineapple Production in French Guiana

In value terms, pineapple production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, pineapple production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pineapple production reached its peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of pineapples in French Guiana amounted to X tonne per ha in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pineapple yield continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the pineapple yield reached its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the pineapple yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the pineapple harvested area in French Guiana amounted to X ha, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the pineapple harvested area continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pineapple production attained its maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Pineapple Exports

Exports by Country

In 2018, Costa Rica (X tonnes) was the largest exporter of pineapples, constituting X% of total exports. The Philippines (X tonnes) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Ecuador (X tonnes) and Honduras (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Costa Rica increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Mexico (+X%), the Philippines (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Honduras (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Ecuador (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Costa Rica (+X p.p.), the Philippines (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Mexico (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Belgium (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier from French Guiana, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Costa Rica amounted to +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the pineapple export price in French Guiana amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the pineapple export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while Mexico ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the major importer of pineapples in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. The Netherlands (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Germany (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, China (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), France (+X%), the UK (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. South Korea and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the U.S., China, the Netherlands and Spain increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Germany (-X p.p.) and Belgium (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pineapples into French Guiana, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the U.S., pineapple imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the pineapple import price in French Guiana amounted to $X per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the pineapple import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the U.S. ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform