Middle East: Canned Pineapple Market 2024

Canned Pineapple Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of canned pineapples decreased by -9.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 183% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned pineapple exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 113% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), mixing up a 5.6% share of total exports. Jordan (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to canned pineapple exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +5.6%. At the same time, Turkey (+15.7%) and Palestine (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +15.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kuwait (-4.9%) and Jordan (-5.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Palestine increased by +49, +4.7 and +1.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest canned pineapple supplier in the Middle East, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 4.2% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, canned pineapple exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+19.8% per year) and Jordan (-0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.4% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canned pineapple export price increased by +32.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Pineapple Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, canned pineapple imports in the Middle East contracted remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -21.2% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 92%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, canned pineapple imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 40% of total imports. Yemen (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Iran (X tons), Israel (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 50% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (+39.0%), Oman (+4.1%) and Israel (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +39.0% from 2012-2022. Yemen experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iran (-5.7%) and Saudi Arabia (-10.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+18 p.p.) and Iraq (+6.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Iran and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -8.6% and -14% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported canned pineapples in the Middle East, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Yemen ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 12% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, canned pineapple imports increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Yemen (+2.5% per year) and Israel (+6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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