Production Regions

● Hawaii ranks first in national production of pineapple in the United States. ● Hawaii contributes 100 % to total United States production of pineapple (excluding the territory of Puerto Rico). ● In 1998, 21,000 acres (8,505 ha) were planted in pineapple which yielded 332,000 tons (301,124 Mg). The farm value is estimated at $92.8 million. Processed fruit had a farm gate value of $131/ ton ($119/Mg). Fresh market sales averaged $575/ton ($522/Mg). ● Pineapple production costs are estimated at $12,000/ac ($29,630/ha) to establish the crop and produce the first harvest (18 months). ● Fresh fruit represented 33 % of pineapple production and sales. Pineapple processed for canning or juice accounted for the remaining 67%