SADC: Pineapple Market 2024

Pineapple Market Size in SADC

The SADC pineapple market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a modest expansion 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pineapple Production in SADC

In value terms, pineapple production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Angola (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Malawi (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Angola (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of pineapples in SADC reached X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pineapple yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pineapples in SADC totaled X ha, leveling off at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pineapple Exports

Exports in SADC

Pineapple exports shrank slightly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Mauritius (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mozambique (X%). The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pineapple exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Angola (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mozambique (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Mauritius and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the largest pineapple supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pineapple Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of pineapples in SADC declined to X tons, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated a moderate 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pineapple imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated modest growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Botswana represented the main importer of pineapples in SADC, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Lesotho (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Swaziland (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Botswana increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lesotho (X%), Mozambique (X%), Seychelles (X%), South Africa (X%) and Swaziland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lesotho emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Botswana, Lesotho and Seychelles increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Seychelles ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pineapples in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Seychelles amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Seychelles (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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