Pineapples imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $885.9 million of pineapples in 2024 (1.33 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $885.9M | 1.33M t |
| 2023 | $808.3M | 1.32M t |
| 2022 | $717.4M | 1.21M t |
| 2021 | $663.8M | 1.22M t |
| 2020 | $625.3M | 1.23M t |
| 2019 | $633.3M | 1.27M t |
| 2018 | $619.5M | 1.29M t |
| 2017 | $648.4M | 1.26M t |
Where the United States imports pineapples from
One supplier dominates: Costa Rica accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | $765.5M | 86% |
| Honduras | $34.7M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $30.1M | 3.4% |
| Guatemala | $19.6M | 2.2% |
| Ecuador | $16.7M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $8.2M | 0.9% |
| Peru | $7.5M | 0.9% |
| China | $771K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $643K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $269K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pineapples exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported pineapples worth $48.0 million (20.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 147 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $39.1M | 81% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 6.7% |
| Bahamas | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Barbados | $796K | 1.7% |
| Cayman Isds | $716K | 1.5% |
| Bermuda | $650K | 1.4% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $470K | 1% |
| Aruba | $335K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $293K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $183K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0804.30: Fruit, edible: pineapples, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of pineapples imported by the United States?
The United States imported pineapples worth $885.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.33 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 202 countries worldwide, with 33% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pineapples to the United States?
Costa Rica was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($765.5 million), followed by Honduras (4%) and Mexico (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of pineapples per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.77 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of pineapples to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $648.4 million in 2017 to $885.9 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export pineapples?
Yes. The United States exported $48.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $838.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pineapples?
The HS code for pineapples is subheading 0804.30. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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