Countries by Banana production

Bananas are one of the most important fruit crops in the world, cherished for their nutritional value and economic importance. They thrive in tropical climates, with warm temperatures and plenty of rain, making them a staple in many regions. According to the latest 2023 data available from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics database, global Banana production continues to be a key agricultural sector worldwide.

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Map of countries by Banana production

Global Banana Production

In 2023, the global Banana production reached approximately 139 million tonnes, showcasing a significant upward trend since the early 1960s when production was around 22 million tonnes. Over these decades, Banana production has grown by over 100 million tonnes, reflecting advancements in agricultural practices and increased demand. From 1961 to 2023, the production saw a remarkable growth, driven mainly by a few leading producing countries.

Banana Production by Country

  • India produced around 36.6 million tonnes of Bananas, leading the world's production with a substantial margin.
  • China followed with approximately 12 million tonnes, contributing significantly to the global market.
  • Indonesia's production stood at 9.3 million tonnes, showcasing its role as a major player in Banana cultivation.
  • Nigeria produced about 7.3 million tonnes, reflecting its position among the top producers.
  • Canada does not produce Bananas according to the FAO statistics, as its climate is not suitable for Banana cultivation.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
India 36,614,000 27.396 994,000 36.835
China 12,061,344 8.653 360,083 33.496
Indonesia 9,335,232.34 35.225 154,625 60.373
Nigeria 7,308,103.18 37.022 566,568 12.899
Ecuador 7,198,482 421.788 183,400 39.25
Brazil 6,825,724 32.576 456,522 14.952
Philippines 5,871,408.36 55.178 185,023 31.733
Angola 4,893,686 167.305 177,979 27.496
Guatemala 4,390,553.99 253.759 77,184 56.884
Tanzania 3,673,670.7 67.781 350,204 10.49
Kenya 2,906,900 57.053 79,246 36.682
Mexico 2,642,338.39 21.183 85,973 30.735
Vietnam 2,639,387.91 27.883 147,134 17.939
Colombia 2,554,287.17 51.158 105,574 24.194
Costa Rica 2,532,934 506.243 46,366 54.629
Peru 2,415,963.5 77.342 173,756 13.904
Rwanda 2,308,788 192.381 195,767 11.794
Dominican Republic 1,655,085.22 161.218 33,750 49.04
Thailand 1,296,869.84 18.745 57,967 22.373
Papua New Guinea 1,250,163.89 146.068 77,150 16.204
Egypt 1,194,379 12.25 32,119 37.186
Burundi 1,149,280.29 107.599 148,279 7.751
Sudan 946,733.81 23.206 52,487 18.037
Ethiopia 938,021.06 8.723 77,503 12.103
Turkey 930,240 10.896 13,611 68.345
Cameroon 865,230.6 36.363 66,492 13.013
Bangladesh 840,362 5.089 49,637 16.93
Congo-Kinshasa 809,731 9.955 215,475 3.758
Laos 723,551.66 103.941 24,534 29.492
Mali 564,415 29.539 42,322 13.336
Honduras 564,053.67 62.588 13,128 42.966
Uganda 560,000 14.424 118,000 4.746
Venezuela 541,963.61 17.028 37,504 14.451
Côte d'Ivoire 513,882.28 20.633 11,541 44.527
Spain 467,260 10.014 8,800 53.098
South Africa 428,789.44 7.428 6,952 61.679
Nepal 404,669.64 13.85 24,286 16.663
Malawi 403,144.7 22.482 13,152 30.653
Madagascar 402,043.49 15.308 71,235 5.644
Cambodia 378,378.37 23.546 86,542 4.372
Australia 374,251 14.941 12,686 29.501
Panama 372,547.32 89.581 6,845 54.426
Mozambique 371,398 12.868 66,727 5.566
Taiwan 337,144 14.3 15,043 22.412
Zimbabwe 311,198.12 20.958 8,042 38.697
Morocco 309,192 8.891 8,003 38.635
Bolivia 305,524.7 27.02 20,232 15.101
Pakistan 291,807 1.446 39,280 7.429
Malaysia 278,171.27 8.518 26,675 10.428
Cuba 245,856.08 21.91 28,458 8.639
Guinea 234,086.82 19.698 39,377 5.945
Haiti 223,296.71 20.093 50,100 4.457
France 212,460 3.157 10,900 19.492
Israel 192,000 21.554 3,242 59.223
Argentina 176,676.28 3.971 8,427 20.966
Paraguay 173,636.99 24.619 12,619 13.76
Liberia 143,796.72 32.812 13,347 10.774
Iran 135,033.81 1.652 4,171 32.374
Yemen 131,146.97 4.536 10,246 12.8
Ghana 112,627.69 3.803 9,239 12.19
Nicaragua 90,616.08 14.418 1,700 53.304
Congo-Brazzaville 89,415.59 16.559 12,647 7.07
Lebanon 82,311.48 13.508 2,028 40.588
Comoros 79,667.38 93.651 14,422 5.524
Jamaica 71,532 26.213 9,379 7.627
Belize 67,220 169.798 2,865 23.462
Jordan 62,524 6.111 913 68.482
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 58,699.61 535.791 5,971 9.831
Central African Republic 58,699.48 12.391 20,780 2.825
Burkina Faso 47,107.97 2.327 1,845 25.533
Senegal 36,143.39 2.298 1,359 26.596
Equatorial Guinea 31,388.65 25.677 6,610 4.749
Portugal 30,980 3.01 1,170 26.479
South Korea 27,345 0.53 551 49.628
Togo 25,387.05 3.453 1,869 13.583
Somalia 23,608.94 1.555 1,384 17.058
Saudi Arabia 22,701.71 0.679 422 53.796
Samoa 22,597.45 113.525 2,876 7.857
Benin 20,687.95 1.821 4,282 4.831
Guyana 19,011 24.304 576 33.005
Swaziland 18,625 16.066 3,123 5.964
Oman 18,417 3.675 1,572 11.716
Gabon 18,272.51 8.838 2,322 7.869
Vanuatu 17,722.98 58.204 1,724 10.28
El Salvador 13,127.88 1.976 612 21.451
Fiji 12,364.8 13.973 1,546 7.998
Dominica 11,537.18 161.828 783 14.735
Mauritius 11,246 8.891 715 15.729
The Bahamas 10,571.36 27.723 406 26.038
Guinea-Bissau 8,561.11 5.402 716 11.957
Kiribati 7,542.07 62.798 1,461 5.162
Cyprus 6,010 7.031 210 28.619
São Tomé and Príncipe 5,355.24 27.088 187 28.638
Cape Verde 4,162 7.65 249 16.715
Saint Lucia 3,759 21.018 125 30.072
United States of America 3,536.81 0.011 320 11.053
Trinidad and Tobago 3,370.39 2.484 987 3.415
Suriname 2,671.17 4.7 287 9.307
Bhutan 2,348.53 3.23 77 30.5
Grenada 2,159 20.895 636 3.395
Federated States of Micronesia 2,041.32 19.386 384 5.316
Seychelles 1,999.41 21.224 98 20.402
Brunei 1,881.25 4.451 697 2.699
Palestinian Territories 1,772.66 0.39 51 34.758
Greece 1,380 0.128 90 15.333
Syria 1,332 0.073 15 88.8
Tonga 852.21 8.467 589 1.447
Barbados 719.07 2.511 125 5.753
Bahrain 710 0.475 68 10.441
Zambia 688.91 0.041 160 4.306
Maldives 512.92 1.357 18 28.496
East Timor 483.16 0.383 623 0.776
Solomon Islands 319.26 0.479 136 2.348
United Arab Emirates 308.35 0.032 6 51.392
Tuvalu 300.78 28.269 17 17.693
Algeria 234.82 0.006 10 23.482
Niue 82.21 50.622 42 1.957
Japan 17.92 0 5 3.584
Tokelau 16 11.339 5 3.2
Cook Islands 5.01 0.269 2 2.505
Antigua and Barbuda 4.83 0.056 2 2.415

Top Banana Producing Countries by Share

  • India alone accounts for approximately 26% of the global Banana production, emphasizing its dominance in the Banana market.
  • China's production represents about 8.6% of the world’s Banana output, highlighting its significant contribution.
  • Indonesia contributes 6.7% to the global total, marking its substantial participation.
  • Nigeria holds a 5.2% share in global Banana production, underlining its importance in the segment.
  • With these top countries together producing a major portion of the total Bananas globally, it is evident how concentrated the production is among the top producers.

Map of Countries by Banana Production

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