Pineapples production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 76,220 t of pineapples, the 35th largest in the world (0.26% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%. The record was 164,732 t in 2007. Area harvested: 1,852 ha, yield 41.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 76,220 t
- World rank
- 35 of 85
- 10-year change
- −14%
- Record
- 164,732 t
- 2007
Pineapples in Australia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.26%
- 0.35% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 41.2
- world 27.8 (+48%)
- kg per person
- 2.85
- world 3.60
- 10-year change
- −14%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Bolivia | 86,527 | 0.29% |
| 34 | Paraguay | 83,758 | 0.29% |
| 35 | Australia | 76,220 | 0.26% |
| 36 | Laos | 75,110 | 0.26% |
| 37 | Eswatini | 68,674 | 0.23% |
Map of world production of pineapples
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76,220 | +5.6% | 1,852 | 41.16 |
| 2023 | 72,178 | −3.3% | 1,748 | 41.29 |
| 2022 | 74,653 | +5.0% | 1,794 | 41.61 |
| 2021 | 71,084 | −8.1% | 1,803 | 39.43 |
| 2020 | 77,311 | −10% | 2,119 | 36.48 |
| 2019 | 86,201 | −2.8% | 2,375 | 36.30 |
| 2018 | 88,660 | +3.2% | 2,240 | 39.58 |
| 2017 | 85,922 | +20% | 2,044 | 42.04 |
| 2016 | 71,782 | −13% | 1,609 | 44.61 |
| 2015 | 82,380 | −7.5% | 2,032 | 40.54 |
| 2014 | 89,099 | +26% | 1,673 | 53.26 |
| 2013 | 70,768 | −18% | 1,392 | 50.84 |
| 2012 | 86,463 | +3.9% | 2,016 | 42.89 |
| 2011 | 83,223 | −32% | 2,247 | 37.04 |
| 2010 | 121,503 | −23% | 2,768 | 43.90 |
| 2009 | 157,679 | −2.7% | 3,000 | 52.56 |
| 2008 | 162,000 | −1.7% | 5,000 | 32.40 |
| 2007 | 164,732 | +7.7% | 2,736 | 60.21 |
| 2006 | 153,015 | +47% | 3,034 | 50.43 |
| 2005 | 104,022 | −5.8% | 2,742 | 37.94 |
| 2004 | 110,417 | +5.4% | 2,664 | 41.45 |
| 2003 | 104,743 | −12% | 2,616 | 40.04 |
| 2002 | 119,328 | −0.2% | 2,963 | 40.27 |
| 2001 | 119,618 | −14% | 2,733 | 43.77 |
| 2000 | 139,284 | +6.0% | 2,817 | 49.44 |
| 1999 | 131,383 | +6.8% | 2,821 | 46.57 |
| 1998 | 123,004 | +0.0% | 2,762 | 44.53 |
| 1997 | 122,981 | −3.8% | 2,668 | 46.09 |
| 1996 | 127,864 | −7.7% | 2,824 | 45.28 |
| 1995 | 138,503 | −12% | 3,209 | 43.16 |
| 1994 | 157,439 | +11% | 3,668 | 42.92 |
| 1993 | 142,376 | +6.8% | 3,418 | 41.65 |
| 1992 | 133,251 | +5.8% | 3,366 | 39.59 |
| 1991 | 125,963 | −11% | 3,555 | 35.43 |
| 1990 | 141,603 | −8.3% | 3,979 | 35.59 |
| 1989 | 154,440 | +5.4% | 4,083 | 37.83 |
| 1988 | 146,500 | +2.9% | 3,766 | 38.90 |
| 1987 | 142,339 | +9.7% | 3,762 | 37.84 |
| 1986 | 129,772 | +4.2% | 3,697 | 35.10 |
| 1985 | 124,501 | +8.2% | 3,769 | 33.03 |
| 1984 | 115,056 | +3.4% | 3,623 | 31.76 |
| 1983 | 111,281 | −11% | 3,673 | 30.30 |
| 1982 | 125,528 | +1.8% | 4,063 | 30.90 |
| 1981 | 123,259 | −0.0% | 4,092 | 30.12 |
| 1980 | 123,265 | +17% | 4,095 | 30.10 |
| 1979 | 105,107 | +6.6% | 3,909 | 26.89 |
| 1978 | 98,632 | −12% | 3,749 | 26.31 |
| 1977 | 111,497 | +8.3% | 3,792 | 29.40 |
| 1976 | 102,935 | −6.8% | 3,798 | 27.10 |
| 1975 | 110,454 | −3.8% | 3,828 | 28.85 |
| 1974 | 114,799 | −9.1% | 4,129 | 27.80 |
| 1973 | 126,353 | −1.7% | 4,122 | 30.65 |
| 1972 | 128,524 | +9.1% | 4,174 | 30.79 |
| 1971 | 117,752 | −2.6% | 4,382 | 26.87 |
| 1970 | 120,862 | −0.3% | 4,397 | 27.49 |
| 1969 | 121,228 | −6.5% | 4,327 | 28.02 |
| 1968 | 129,620 | +12% | 4,195 | 30.90 |
| 1967 | 115,422 | +23% | 3,884 | 29.72 |
| 1966 | 93,801 | +13% | 3,474 | 27.00 |
| 1965 | 83,115 | −1.9% | 3,151 | 26.38 |
| 1964 | 84,682 | +7.7% | 3,042 | 27.84 |
| 1963 | 78,602 | +5.4% | 2,905 | 27.06 |
| 1962 | 74,586 | 0.0% | 2,948 | 25.30 |
| 1961 | 74,586 | — | 2,948 | 25.30 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 8 t USD 52,000
- Exporter rank
- 86 of 105
- Imports
- 56 t USD 577,000
- Importer rank
- 117 of 153
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of pineapples in Australia?
Australia produced 76,220 t in 2024, 0.26% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of pineapples?
Australia ranked 35th of 85 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Costa Rica with 10.6% of the world total.
How has the production of pineapples in Australia changed?
It fell by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 164,732 t in 2007.
What is the yield of pineapples in Australia?
41.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (76,220 t from 1,852 ha), against a world average of 27.8 t/ha.
Does Australia export or import pineapples?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 8 t (USD 52,000) and imports of 56 t (USD 577,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.