Netherlands: Pineapple Market Overview 2021

Pineapple Market Size in the Netherlands

For the sixth year in a row, the Dutch pineapple market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Pineapple exports from the Netherlands was estimated at X tonnes in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports stood at $X in 2019. Overall, exports posted a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for pineapple exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tonnes), threefold. Spain (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapple exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pineapple export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the fourth year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in purchases abroad of pineapples, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, pineapple imports reached $X in 2019. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Costa Rica (X tonnes) constituted the largest pineapple supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from Costa Rica exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Costa Rica totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Costa Rica totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pineapple import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Costa Rica ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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 Brazil (2.4M tonnes), the Philippines (2.4M tonnes) and Indonesia (2.2M tonnes), with a combined 25% share of global consumption. China, India, Nigeria, Thailand, the U.S., Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico, Angola and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

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 (3.3M tonnes), the Philippines (2.7M tonnes) and Brazil (2.4M tonnes), with a combined 30% share of global production. Indonesia, China, India, Thailand, Nigeria, Mexico, Colombia, Angola, Ghana and Viet Nam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

What are the leading suppliers of pineapples to the Netherlands?

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In value terms, Costa Rica ($170M) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to the Netherlands, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($12M), with a 5.9% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of pineapples from the Netherlands?

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In value terms, Germany ($84M) remains the key foreign market for pineapple exports from the Netherlands, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($23M), with a 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.6% share.

What is the average export price for pineapples in the Netherlands?

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The average pineapple export price stood at $886 per tonne in 2019, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for pineapples in the Netherlands?

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In 2019, the average pineapple import price amounted to $767 per tonne, waning by -3.8% against the previous year.