The charts provide an insight into the world pineapple exports of the top three producing countries in 2009 and 2019, as well as the cost distribution of a pineapple to the consumer in 2019.
Overall, the data highlights the changes in pineapple exports between 2009 and 2019, and the proportional costs incurred by the consumer.
In 2009, Country B was the leading pineapple exporter, accounting for 10 million metric tons, followed by Country A with 2 million metric tons, and Country C with 1 million metric tons. However, by 2019, Country A had significantly increased its exports, reaching approximately 3.5 million metric tons, surpassing Country B, which decreased its exports to around 6 million metric tons. Country C maintained its steady exports of around 1 million metric tons in both years.
Regarding the breakdown of the cost to the consumer in 2019, the producer accounts for the largest share, at 35% of the cost. The second largest share, at 18%, is attributed to export costs, followed by international transport costs at 16%. The remaining costs are distributed among import licenses, profit, taxes, and distribution and retail, accounting for 10%, 12%, 4%, and 5%, respectively. Notably, the producer’s share is nearly double that of the export costs, indicating the significant role of production in the overall cost of a pineapple to the consumer.