GCC: Pineapple Market 2024

Pineapple Market Size in GCC

In 2022, the GCC pineapple market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Production in GCC

In value terms, pineapple production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Qatar (X kg) and Kuwait (X kg).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%).

Pineapple Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of pineapples, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pineapple exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pineapples exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%).

Pineapple Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of pineapples, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Oman (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the pineapples imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (X%), Qatar (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Bahrain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Bahrain (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pineapples in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with an X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, pineapple imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pineapple import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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