Philippine pineapple exports rebound, exports to China increase by 16%

Published Aug 30, 2023

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The Food and Agriculture Organization predicts that Philippine pineapple exports will increase by 5.6% in 2022, reaching around 580,000 tons. This growth is attributed to the recovery from the impact of COVID-19 and typhoons, as well as the popularity of the long-lasting and cost-effective MD2 pineapple variety. China is the largest market for Philippine pineapples, accounting for 43% of exports, followed by Japan and South Korea.

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According to a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Philippine pineapple exports will increase by 5.6% in 2022, reaching approximately 580,000 tons. The Philippines is the second largest fruit exporter in the world. As the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic and typhoons has weakened, pineapple exports have also recovered. In addition, the pineapples grown in the Philippines are mainly MD2, which has a long shelf life, can be harvested all year round, and is cost-effective Higher, more favored by importers. China is the most important market for Philippine pineapples, accounting for 43% of Philippine exports, followed by Japan (30%) and South Korea (13%). Due to the poor logistics of exporting pineapples from Costa Rica and South America to China, the Philippine trade Routes were relatively unaffected, with Philippine ...

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