World pineapple export is expected to reach 3.2 million tons in 2023, an increase of 4%

(Agraria.pe) According to the recently published Major Tropical Fruits report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global pineapple exports are expected to grow by around 4% in 2023, 3.2 million tons, largely determined by increased supplies from Costa Rica, the world's largest exporter with a market share of around 65%. “According to industry information, weather conditions in key producing areas of Costa Rica were favorable for pineapple cultivation during the first half of the year, resulting in higher yields and therefore greater supplies for export. Lower freight costs, particularly to the United States, additionally supported the country's export growth,” the report explains. “Consequently, shipments from Costa Rica are expected to increase by around 3% in 2023, to around 2 million tonnes, in stark contrast to the almost 5% drop experienced in 2022.” “However, industry sources reported that, despite this positive performance, there was a ...