Taiwan expects to begin exporting pineapples to the U.S. in 2027 following the announcement of import requirements by the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in March 2026. Administrative procedures and the public comment period have been completed, with formal U.S. notification still pending.

Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih said pineapple varieties containing more than 50 per cent Cayenne genetics, including golden diamond and mango pineapples, would not require special quarantine treatments for oriental fruit fly and mealybug caterpillar.

Golden diamond pineapples account for 90 per cent of Taiwan’s pineapple cultivation, while mango pineapples cover 50 hectares. Another 50 hectares have been prepared for U.S. exports. Golden diamond shipments are expected first, with growers gradually encouraged to adopt mango pineapples for their storage and transport characteristics.

Taiwan exported 15,700 tons of pineapples to Japan this year, while shipments to Canada, South Korea, and Australia increased by nearly 409 per cent, 171 per cent, and 29 per cent, respectively.

Meanwhile, Taiwan is pursuing additional market access for mangoes, dragon fruit, lychees, and guavas. The EU approved Taiwanese mangoes and guavas last year, followed by jujubes, dragon fruit, and lychees in February.