Pineapples production in Tanzania
In 2024 Tanzania produced 469,291 t of pineapples, the 18th largest in the world (1.60% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 29%. The record was 474,166 t in 2022. Area harvested: 18,923 ha, yield 24.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 469,291 t
- World rank
- 18 of 85
- 10-year change
- +29%
- Record
- 474,166 t
- 2022
Pineapples in Tanzania, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Tanzania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.6%
- 1.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 24.8
- world 27.8 (−11%)
- kg per person
- 6.84
- world 3.60
- 10-year change
- +29%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Malaysia | 516,870 | 1.8% |
| 17 | Benin | 483,539 | 1.6% |
| 18 | Tanzania | 469,291 | 1.6% |
| 19 | Venezuela | 466,466 | 1.6% |
| 20 | Guatemala | 436,741 | 1.5% |
Map of world production of pineapples
Share of the world total; Tanzania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 469,291 | +2.4% | 18,923 | 24.80 |
| 2023 | 458,316 | −3.3% | 18,593 | 24.65 |
| 2022 | 474,166 | +5.6% | 19,349 | 24.51 |
| 2021 | 448,885 | +6.1% | 18,366 | 24.44 |
| 2020 | 423,101 | +6.4% | 18,261 | 23.17 |
| 2019 | 397,658 | +5.4% | 17,014 | 23.37 |
| 2018 | 377,257 | +0.7% | 15,939 | 23.67 |
| 2017 | 374,543 | +0.8% | 15,619 | 23.98 |
| 2016 | 371,484 | +1.0% | 15,242 | 24.37 |
| 2015 | 367,927 | +1.0% | 14,845 | 24.78 |
| 2014 | 364,179 | +1.7% | 15,500 | 23.50 |
| 2013 | 358,253 | +3.8% | 15,380 | 23.29 |
| 2012 | 345,000 | +4.5% | 15,000 | 23.00 |
| 2011 | 330,000 | +3.1% | 14,500 | 22.76 |
| 2010 | 320,000 | +6.7% | 14,000 | 22.86 |
| 2009 | 300,000 | +3.4% | 13,500 | 22.22 |
| 2008 | 290,000 | +18% | 13,000 | 22.31 |
| 2007 | 245,000 | +23% | 12,000 | 20.42 |
| 2006 | 200,000 | +18% | 10,500 | 19.05 |
| 2005 | 170,000 | +31% | 9,000 | 18.89 |
| 2004 | 130,000 | +37% | 8,699 | 14.94 |
| 2003 | 95,000 | +23% | 8,500 | 11.18 |
| 2002 | 77,500 | +1.5% | 8,500 | 9.12 |
| 2001 | 76,390 | +0.5% | 8,703 | 8.78 |
| 2000 | 76,000 | +1.3% | 8,866 | 8.57 |
| 1999 | 75,000 | +1.4% | 8,800 | 8.52 |
| 1998 | 74,000 | +1.4% | 8,681 | 8.52 |
| 1997 | 73,000 | −1.4% | 8,588 | 8.50 |
| 1996 | 74,000 | +0.8% | 8,760 | 8.45 |
| 1995 | 73,384 | +0.5% | 8,758 | 8.38 |
| 1994 | 73,000 | +1.4% | 8,788 | 8.31 |
| 1993 | 72,000 | +2.9% | 8,700 | 8.28 |
| 1992 | 70,000 | −2.8% | 8,500 | 8.24 |
| 1991 | 72,000 | +2.9% | 8,700 | 8.28 |
| 1990 | 70,000 | +2.9% | 11,672 | 6.00 |
| 1989 | 68,000 | +3.0% | 8,500 | 8.00 |
| 1988 | 66,000 | +1.5% | 8,500 | 7.76 |
| 1987 | 65,000 | +8.3% | 8,500 | 7.65 |
| 1986 | 60,000 | +20% | 8,200 | 7.32 |
| 1985 | 50,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 6.41 |
| 1984 | 50,000 | 0.0% | 7,800 | 6.41 |
| 1983 | 50,000 | +2.0% | 7,800 | 6.41 |
| 1982 | 49,000 | +2.1% | 7,500 | 6.53 |
| 1981 | 48,000 | +2.1% | 7,500 | 6.40 |
| 1980 | 47,000 | +2.2% | 7,500 | 6.27 |
| 1979 | 46,000 | +2.2% | 7,500 | 6.13 |
| 1978 | 45,000 | −2.2% | 7,500 | 6.00 |
| 1977 | 46,000 | +2.2% | 7,500 | 6.13 |
| 1976 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 7,500 | 6.00 |
| 1975 | 45,000 | +2.3% | 7,500 | 6.00 |
| 1974 | 44,000 | +4.8% | 7,500 | 5.87 |
| 1973 | 42,000 | +5.0% | 7,500 | 5.60 |
| 1972 | 40,000 | +5.3% | 7,500 | 5.33 |
| 1971 | 38,000 | +5.6% | 7,500 | 5.07 |
| 1970 | 36,000 | 0.0% | 8,000 | 4.50 |
| 1969 | 36,000 | +9.1% | 7,000 | 5.14 |
| 1968 | 33,000 | +3.1% | 7,000 | 4.71 |
| 1967 | 32,000 | +3.2% | 7,000 | 4.57 |
| 1966 | 31,000 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 4.43 |
| 1965 | 31,000 | +3.3% | 7,000 | 4.43 |
| 1964 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 5.00 |
| 1963 | 30,000 | +3.4% | 6,000 | 5.00 |
| 1962 | 29,000 | +3.6% | 6,000 | 4.83 |
| 1961 | 28,000 | — | 6,000 | 4.67 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 531 t USD 668,000
- Exporter rank
- 49 of 105
- Imports
- 14 t USD 1,000
- Importer rank
- 131 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania produced 469,291 t in 2024, 1.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tanzania rank in the world for production of pineapples?
Tanzania ranked 18th 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 Tanzania changed?
It rose by 29% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 474,166 t in 2022.
What is the yield of pineapples in Tanzania?
24.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (469,291 t from 18,923 ha), against a world average of 27.8 t/ha.
Does Tanzania export or import pineapples?
In 2024 Tanzania reported exports of 531 t (USD 668,000) and imports of 14 t (USD 1,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Tanzania is imputed by FAO. 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.