Haiti: Pineapple Market Overview 2020

Pineapple Market Size in Haiti

The revenue of the pineapple market in Haiti amounted to $X in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pineapple consumption increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the pineapple market attained its maximum level at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Pineapple Production in Haiti

In value terms, pineapple production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pineapple production increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Haiti pineapple production peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Average yield of pineapples in Haiti stood at X tonne per ha in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. The global pineapple yield peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Pineapple harvested area in Haiti stood at X ha in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global pineapple harvested area peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Haiti

In 2009, the amount of pineapples exported from Haiti totaled X kg, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pineapple exports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Haiti exports peaked at X tonnes in 2008, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pineapple exports amounted to $X in 2009. Over the period under review, pineapple exports continue to indicate a precipitous drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when exports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pineapple exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2008, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Costa Rica was the major exporting country with an export of around X tonnes, which amounted to X% of total exports. The Philippines (X tonnes) occupied a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%). 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. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Costa Rica, the Philippines, the Netherlands and Mexico increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Belgium (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Costa Rica, pineapple exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. 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 Haiti amounted to $X per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pineapple export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for pineapples attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for pineapples remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 into Haiti

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of pineapples were imported into Haiti; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pineapple imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, pineapple imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of pineapple imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, pineapple imports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pineapple imports reached their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the main importer of pineapples in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. The Netherlands (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%) and Italy (X%). 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 little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. 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. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.), China (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Spain (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Germany (-X p.p.) and Belgium (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The pineapple import price in Haiti stood at $X per tonne in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the pineapple import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Haiti import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

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