Pineapple production in Malaysia

Pineapple production in Malaysia Last Modified: 26-Jun-2022 9:52 PM
  • 525,097 tonnes
    Annual production of pineapples in Malaysia in the year 2021.
  • 11,760 hectares
    Land used for cultivation of pineapples in Malaysia.
  • ?
    Estimated number of pineapple growers in Malaysia.
  • 157,000 tonnes
    Pineapple exported by Malaysia in 2021. "Singapore is the biggest importer of pineapple products with a market share of 66% while China is an export destination with high potential, especially type MD2 variety fresh premium pineapple. There is an increase in demand from China and the Middle East for Malaysian pineapple especially MD2 varieties and local varieties such as N36 and Josapine." - Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries.
  • RM 1.1 billion
    Value of pineapple exported by Malaysia in 2021. “The value of exports surpasses the RM1 billion target set in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), which is until 2025, and this is a good sign. Next, we will review the target for the next two or three years.” - Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries.
  • RM 1 million
    Allocated by Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) through the Sabah Pineapple Industry Development Pilot Project to improve Sabah’s pineapple industry in 2022.