Fruit, edible; pineapples, fresh or dried

HS code 080430 covers the trade of fresh or dried pineapples, a globally significant fruit commodity. Pineapples are a popular and versatile tropical fruit with a wide range of culinary and industrial applications. As a major agricultural export for many developing countries, the pineapple industry plays an important role in the global economy, contributing to employment, income generation, and international trade flows.

Pineapples are typically cultivated on specialized plantations or farms. The production process involves planting pineapple crowns or suckers, managing the crop through various growth stages, and harvesting the mature fruit. Pineapples are often grown using techniques such as irrigation, fertilization, and pest/disease control to optimize yield and quality. Post-harvest, the fruit may be processed, packed, and transported to domestic and international markets.

Key inputs for the pineapple industry include agricultural land, planting materials (crowns, suckers), water for irrigation, fertilizers, and pesticides. Specialized farming equipment, such as harvesters and processing machinery, are also important production inputs. The industry relies on a skilled agricultural workforce to manage the various stages of pineapple cultivation and processing.

The primary output of HS code 080430 is fresh or dried pineapple fruit. These pineapples may be consumed directly or used as an ingredient in a wide range of food and beverage products. Other industries that may consume pineapple outputs include 200940 Fruit juices, incl. grape must, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, 200820 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.s., and 081340 Fruit, dried, n.e.s.; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of Chapter 8. The pineapple industry also generates by-products, such as pineapple leaves, which can be used for the production of textiles or other industrial applications.