United Arab Emirates: Pineapple Market Overview 2021

Pineapple Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The pineapple market in the United Arab Emirates surged to $X in 2019, picking up by 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). In general, consumption showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

For the third consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates recorded decline in overseas shipments of pineapples, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, exports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports dropped to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Seychelles (X tonnes) was the main destination for pineapple exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Seychelles ($X) remains the key foreign market for pineapple exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent increase. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Switzerland stood at $X per tonne.

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

Pineapple Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

For the fourth consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in overseas purchases of pineapples, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pineapple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Philippines (X tonnes) constituted the largest pineapple supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pineapple imports from the Philippines exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tonnes), twofold. Kenya (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, pineapple import price increased by +X% against 2011 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the price for Malaysia ($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 Philippines, 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 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), 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 the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, the Philippines ($22M) constituted the largest supplier of pineapple to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia ($6.9M), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 7.8% share.

What are the leading importers of pineapples from the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, Seychelles ($809K) remains the key foreign market for pineapple exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland ($11K), with a 1.3% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for pineapples in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2019, the average pineapple export price amounted to $1,706 per tonne, growing by 144% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pineapples in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2019, the average pineapple import price amounted to $762 per tonne, growing by 53% against the previous year.