Pineapples grow primarily in tropical regions around the world. They are native to South America, specifically Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, and have been cultivated there for centuries
. Today, pineapples are widely grown in Latin America, West Africa, and tropical Asia
. Major commercial producers include:
- Costa Rica, which supplies about 75% of the pineapples found in the European Union
- Other significant producers are Thailand, Ecuador, Honduras, the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Ivory Coast
In the United States, pineapples grow best in warm, sunny areas year-round such as Hawaii, Florida, and Puerto Rico, classified as USDA zones 11 and 12
. Pineapples thrive in climates with daytime temperatures around 30°C and night temperatures around 20°C, with annual rainfall between 1,000mm and 1,500mm. They prefer well-drained soils with a pH of 4.5 to 6.0
. In summary, pineapples grow on small shrubs close to the ground in tropical climates across South America, Central America, parts of Africa, Asia, and some warm parts of Australia and the United States
