Grown across the world's tropical belt, this category brings together some of the most vibrant and versatile fruits in global trade: pineapple, mango, passionfruit and papaya. Each thrives in warm, humid climates and is prized for its own distinct character, from pineapple's sharp sweetness to mango's rich tropical depth.
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Beyond fresh consumption, tropical fruit is a meaningful source of vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants, and demand continues to climb across juice, purée, snacking and IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) formats, which lock in flavour and nutrition straight after harvest. India dominates mango production, growing close to half the world's supply, while Costa Rica, the Philippines and Indonesia lead pineapple output, and Brazil accounts for an estimated 70% of the world's passionfruit. Papaya production is led by India, followed by the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Brazil. Production continues to expand as emerging markets build out both cultivation area and export infrastructure.

Quick Facts

• Category includes pineapple, mango, passionfruit and papaya
• India grows almost half the world's mangoes, around 26 million tonnes a year
• Costa Rica, the Philippines and Indonesia are the leading pineapple producers
• Brazil supplies an estimated 70% of the world's passionfruit
• India is the largest papaya producer, at around 5.3 million tonnes annually
• Global pineapple production is approximately 29 million tonnes a year
• Widely supplied as IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) for juice, purée and snacking markets
• Rising demand reflects growth in smoothies, snacking and ready-to-drink categories

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