Authorities have recommended allowing imports pending pest risk consultation
Taiwanese pineapples could soon gain access to the US market, with the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposing to allow imports.
On 3 March APHIS published its pest risk analysis for fresh pineapple imports from Taiwan for public review, providing a 60 day comment period ending on 4 May 2026.
Based on the findings of the pest risk analysis, APHIS has proposed to allow imports of fresh pineapple from Taiwan into the entire US under specific safeguarding measures outlined in the risk management document.
Currently, pineapple from Taiwan is permitted only into Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
According to a report from the Taipei Times, Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture said its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency applied for full access to the US back in 2020. The Ministry has worked with its American counterparts to provide all the necessary information and reports.
Pineapple is a leading fresh produce export for Taiwan with 16,892 tonnes shipped in 2025. It can be supplied year-round, the Ministry said it would offer export incentives and encourage growers to expand into the US market once access was granted. It would also harness the resources of Taiwan’s international officers to run marketing activities and help exporters build partnerships with US buyers.
