Issue 56

The US pineapple products market is estimated to expand by 5 to 8% up to US$1.2 billion in 2016 as the global super power increases imports from overseas including Thailand, according to DITP data released on July 29.

“The US will import more pineapple products before re-exporting them to other countries,” said DITP Director-General Malee Choklumlerd. “Thai canned pineapple and pineapple juice are two potential products for this market and the US will import more from Thailand.”

In 2015, Thailand was the largest exporter of canned pineapple and pineapple juice to the US with 59% and 48% of the market share, respectively.

Choklumlerd advised Thai producers to diversify their products. “American consumers tend to eat more dried fruits and vegetables instead of other snacks. Thai entrepreneurs then can seek new opportunities in this dried fruits market, especially dried pineapples,” she added. 

 

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