Qatar: Pineapple Market Overview 2021

Pineapple Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari pineapple market amounted to $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Pineapple consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2019, shipments abroad of pineapples was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2013, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports reached $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tonnes) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Qatar, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tonnes), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Jordan stood at +X%.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) and Oman ($X) constituted the largest markets for pineapple exported from Qatar worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Oman saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Jordan totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of pineapples were imported into Qatar; growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pineapple imports rose to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Philippines (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Qatar, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tonnes), twofold. Sri Lanka (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Philippines totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+X% per year) and Sri Lanka (+X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the price for the Philippines ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 accounting for 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), together accounting for 30% of global production. Indonesia, China, India, Thailand, Nigeria, Mexico, Colombia, Angola, Ghana and Viet Nam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

What are the leading suppliers of pineapples to Qatar?

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In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($3.3M) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to Qatar, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Philippines ($1.6M), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 15% share.

What are the leading importers of pineapples from Qatar?

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In value terms, the largest markets for pineapple exported from Qatar were Jordan ($20K) and Oman ($15K).

What is the average export price for pineapples in Qatar?

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In 2019, the average pineapple export price amounted to $1,441 per tonne, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for pineapples in Qatar?

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The average pineapple import price stood at $1,206 per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -3.8% against the previous year.