How much pineapples do Costa Rica produce and export?
Costa Rica is the largest producer of pineapples: 3.1 million tonnes in 2024, 11% of the world's 29.3 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $1.7 billion in 2024, 59% of world exports of pineapples (HS 080430) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 46% of its pineapples exports by value.
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Costa Rica's pineapples production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.1 million tonnes | 11% | +0.8% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6% | 6% | 11% | 9.6% | 11% |
Costa Rica's pineapples exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.7 billion | 59% | 2.3 million t | $732 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080430 (Pineapples, fresh or dried).
Where Costa Rica's pineapples goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Costa Rica's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $768M | 46% |
| Belgium | $125M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $119M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $117M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $113M | 6.8% |
How much pineapples Costa Rica uses
Costa Rica's domestic supply of pineapples was 270 thousand tonnes in 2023, 0.8% of the world's. Food supply was 0.3 kg per person a year, 123rd highest of 139 countries with a million or more people. It produced 1088% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 1%. FAO's item is "Pineapples and products". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
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