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MANILA, Philippines – Expanding production and rising consumption will make the Philippines a major global player in pineapple trade over the next decade, according to a report.
Global fresh pineapple exports will grow 1.4 percent annually to 3.8 million metric tons (MT) by 2035, driven mainly by demand from the US and the EU, according to the agricultural outlook report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
“Only Costa Rica and the Philippines, two important global producers and exporters, are anticipated to see additional stimulation from rising import demand,” the report said.
The OECD-FAO report said pineapple shipments from Costa Rica, the world’s top exporter, will account for about 77 percent of its production, with nearly all exports going to the US and EU markets.
