Pineapple exports may hit record high this year

The Philippines' pineapple exports may hit a record high of over 690,000 metric tons (MT) this year, driven by better output and higher demand abroad, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

- By JASPER EMMANUEL ARCALAS

The Philippines' total pineapple exports may reach 692,365 MT by the end of the year, nearly 16 percent higher than last year's 598,077 MT. The latest estimate is also a quarter higher than the average shipment of 550,457 MT from 2018 to 2022.

With the latest estimates, the Philippines is expected to retain its title as the world's second biggest exporter of pineapples behind Costa Rica.