Overview of the world pineapple market

The global pineapple market has seen a number of ups and downs recently, with lower production in its main country of origin Costa Rica impacting other markets. In the Netherlands, reduced pineapple plantings in Costa Rica have led to higher prices, from which larger growers have benefited. In Italy, the market is described as "unusual" due to low demand and the influx of summer and autumn products. Meanwhile, pineapple imports have increased in Spain, with a remarkable growth in the presentation of 'other' pineapples. In North America, the supply of pineapple from Costa Rica is stable, although demand may decrease. In Costa Rica itself, production is increasing again in time for Christmas. Panama is experiencing a rising demand for pineapples, while Ecuador's pineapple production is gradually increasing after a recent dip. Netherlands: Lower plantings in Costa Rica mean higher pineapple prices. In general, there are not large quantities of pineapple available from Costa Rica. ...