Ecuador becomes South America's largest pineapple exporter

Published 2022년 1월 28일

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Ecuador's pineapple exports experienced a 22% increase between January and November 2021, reaching €41.3 million with a volume of 90,186 tons, positioning Ecuador as the largest pineapple exporter in South America and the eighth globally. The European Union, especially the Netherlands and Germany, is the primary market, with Chile being the largest buyer at an average of €11 million annually. The Netherlands accounted for 65% of the total exports, significantly increasing its imports of Ecuadorian pineapples. Other countries like the United States, Argentina, New Zealand, Uruguay, and Russia also import Ecuador's pineapples.

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From January to November 2021, Ecuadorian pineapple exports reached €41.3 million, according to data from the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor). That represents an increase of 22% compared to the same period in 2020. This immediately makes Ecuador the largest pineapple exporter in South America and the eighth supplier worldwide, reports the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries. The growth was not only in value, but also in volume, from 75,573 tons of Golden Sweet pineapple in 2020 to 90,186 tons in 2021. Main destinationsThe main destination for Ecuadorian pineapples is the European Union, led by the Netherlands and Germany. At country level, Chile is the largest buyer, with an average annual demand of approximately €11 million. In 2021 Chile even bought pineapples from Ecuador for € 13.5 million. The United States and Argentina also get pineapples from Ecuador. Chile and the Netherlands ...

Source: AGF