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World - Bananas and Plantains - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Bananas and Plantains - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Oct 11, 2017

Which Country Produces the Most Bananas in the World?

In 2015, the country with the largest volume of the banana output was India (X thousand tons), accounting for X% of global production. Moreover, banana output in India exceeded the figures recorded by the world's second largest producer, China (X thousand tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Philippines with a share of X%.

From 2007 to 2015, an average annual growth rate of banana production in India stood at +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual growth rates: China (+X% per year) and the Philippines (+X% per year).

Top X Banana Producing Countries in the World

X. India (X Tons)X. China (X Tons)
X (X Tons)X (X Tons)
X. Brazil (X Tons)X. Ecuador (X Tons)
X. Guatemala (X Tons)X. Vietnam (X Tons)
X. Angola (X Tons)X. United Republic of Tanzania (X Tons)

    Global Banana Production

    Global banana production amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, rising by +X% against the previous year level. Overall, the global banana output pursued a pronounced growth from 2007 to 2015. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The total output figures increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the output figure increased by +X% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, the global banana production attained its maximum volume of X thousand tons in 2012. From 2013 to 2015, the total banana output growth failed to regain its strength.

    Over the analyzed period, an increase in global banana production was primarily driven by growth of population. Furthermore, these key drivers are expected to continue promoting the banana output in the immediate term. This general positive trend was largely conditioned by a measured expansion of the harvested area and solid gains of the yield figures.

    The world banana harvested area amounted to X thousand ha in 2015, which was almost equal to the previous year figure. The banana harvested area indicated a slight increase over the period under review, representing a compound annual growth rate of +X% from 2007 to 2015. This trend pattern was relatively stable throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the total banana harvested area peaked in 2011, falling back in the following year. From 2012 to 2015, the total banana harvested area fluctuated at lower levels.

    Do you want to know more about global banana market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

    • banana market share
    • banana prices
    • banana industry
    • banana sales
    • banana market forecast
    • banana price forecast
    • key banana producers

    Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

    This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global banana and plantain market. 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
    • FCL 489 - Plantains

    Country coverage:

    Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

    + the largest producing countries

    Data coverage:

    • Global market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Global production, split by region and country
    • Global trade (exports and imports)
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Reasons to buy this report:

    • Take advantage of the latest data
    • Find deeper insights into current market developments
    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
      4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      • United States
      • China
      • Japan
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Brazil
      • Italy
      • Russian Federation
      • India
      • Canada
      • Australia
      • Republic of Korea
      • Spain
      • Mexico
      • Indonesia
      • Netherlands
      • Turkey
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Switzerland
      • Sweden
      • Nigeria
      • Poland
      • Belgium
      • Argentina
      • Norway
      • Austria
      • Thailand
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Colombia
      • Denmark
      • South Africa
      • Malaysia
      • Israel
      • Singapore
      • Egypt
      • Philippines
      • Finland
      • Chile
      • Ireland
      • Pakistan
      • Greece
      • Portugal
      • Kazakhstan
      • Algeria
      • Czech Republic
      • Qatar
      • Peru
      • Romania
      • Vietnam

    12. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      9. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      10. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      11. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      12. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      13. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      6. Market Size and Growth, by Product
      7. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
      8. Exports and Growth, by Product
      9. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
      10. Production Volume and Growth
      11. Yield and Growth
      12. Exports and Growth
      13. Export Prices and Growth
      14. Market Size and Growth
      15. Per Capita Consumption
      16. Imports and Growth
      17. Import Prices
      18. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      19. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      20. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      21. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Harvested Area, by Country, 2024
      24. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      37. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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