Overview of the global pineapple market

In the world pineapple market, diverse dynamics are observed in different regions. In the Netherlands, the natural flowering in Costa Rica has led to the shipment of higher volumes of pineapples to Europe, which will ensure a plentiful supply until the end of June. Pineapple prices remain stable and at reasonable levels, which is a change from times past, when there were more price fluctuations. In Germany, average prices for pineapples from Costa Rica remain firm throughout the year, with continued interest in the tropical fruit. However, in the UK, Peruvian pineapples are losing market share while Costa Rican ones are gaining ground due to increased supply of the latter. Meanwhile, in Italy, pineapple shortages are expected due to low profitability for growers, which will cause a decrease in production. In South Africa there is a shortage of ripe pineapples, which affects sales and pushes up prices. On the other hand, China reports strong demand and stable prices, while in North ...