Phl still world's 2nd leading pineapple exporter

The Philippines remained the world’s second largest pineapple exporter for the 15th straight year as total shipments in 2023 grew by almost three percent, driven by higher Chinese demand for premium quality fruits, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

- JASPER EMMANUEL ARCALAS

In its annual market report, the FAO said the Philippines enjoyed higher demand for its high quality pineapple variety known as MD2 in Asian markets, particularly China, last year.

“Exports from the Philippines, the second leading exporter of pineapples to global markets, expanded by 2.7 percent in 2023 to 600,000 metric tons,” the international agency said.

The UN unit said China was the country’s top buyer of pineapples, accounting for about 43 percent of total shipments, made last year.