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View PricingCanada's Banana Imports Surge to $469 Million in 2023
Canada Banana Imports
In 2023, overseas purchases of bananas were finally on the rise to reach 587K tons after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 592K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, banana imports totaled $469M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by 5.7%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Banana in Canada (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Guatemala | 111 | 132 | 137 | 148 | 186 | 175 | 163 | 150 | 180 | 226 | 220 |
Costa Rica | 87.4 | 78.7 | 65.7 | 77.4 | 80.5 | 83.9 | 89.4 | 98.0 | 82.1 | 61.7 | 72.2 |
Colombia | 57.7 | 56.8 | 45.3 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 45.6 | 41.0 | 47.5 | 58.6 | 52.0 | 49.6 |
Ecuador | 101 | 89.1 | 94.0 | 78.8 | 48.1 | 50.6 | 63.1 | 69.1 | 58.1 | 47.2 | 48.4 |
Honduras | 27.3 | 33.8 | 32.4 | 27.2 | 21.8 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.4 | 23.0 | 38.3 | 36.8 |
Mexico | 7.3 | 14.0 | 14.2 | 14.4 | 20.7 | 17.5 | 19.7 | 18.3 | 20.3 | 24.8 | 21.8 |
Panama | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.6 | 2.0 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 10.3 |
Others | 6.5 | 8.6 | 12.6 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 9.7 | 8.1 | 6.5 | 9.3 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
Total | 398 | 413 | 401 | 395 | 407 | 408 | 410 | 417 | 438 | 463 | 469 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Guatemala (273K tons) constituted the largest banana supplier to Canada, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, banana imports from Guatemala exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (101K tons), threefold. Colombia (60K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Guatemala totaled +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (-2.2% per year) and Colombia (-3.4% per year).
In value terms, Guatemala ($220M) constituted the largest supplier of bananas to Canada, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($72M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Guatemala stood at +7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Costa Rica (-1.9% per year) and Colombia (-1.5% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the banana price stood at $799 per ton (CIF, Canada), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 33%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $986 per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Ecuador ($930 per ton) and Mexico ($844 per ton), while the price for Honduras ($701 per ton) and Costa Rica ($715 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the banana market in Canada. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 486 - Bananas
Country coverage:
- Canada
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024