10 World’s Biggest Banana-Producing Countries
10 World’s Biggest Banana-Producing Countries
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are 10 World’s Biggest Banana-producing countries according to data released by
the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2026. Bananas (Musa sp)
are one of the favourite fruits in the world. Many nutrients are contained in
bananas such as carbohydrates, manganese, protein, B vitamins, vitamin C,
vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium. The following are 10 banana-producing
countries in the world based on data released by the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2026.
Bananas are one of the
most-consumed fruits in the world. Commonly, People consumed bananas in
different manners. They consumed it raw, cooked, and can be the ingredients of
some foods in some countries. Based on its taxonomy, banana can be classified
into Kingdom: Plantae; Subkingdom-Tracheobionta; Superdivision-Spermatophyta;
Division-Magnoliophyta; Class-Liliopsida; Subclass- Zingiberidae; Order-
Zingiberales; Family- Musaceae Juss; Genus- Musa L. There are many species of
banana in the world. In terms of cultivars, there are some popular Banana
including, Cavendish, Raja, Barangan, Red, Yelakki, Robusta, Goldfinger.
The World’s Production and Harvested Areas of Banana from 1961 to 2023
|
Year |
World's Area harvested of Banana |
World's Production of Banana Fruits |
|
Hectare (Ha) |
(Tons) |
|
|
1961 |
2,106,392 |
22,424,536 |
|
1962 |
2,188,617 |
23,335,352 |
|
1963 |
2,203,889 |
23,842,024 |
|
1964 |
2,316,416 |
25,621,314 |
|
1965 |
2,479,520 |
27,736,932 |
|
1966 |
2,515,461 |
28,085,011 |
|
1967 |
2,552,952 |
29,125,967 |
|
1968 |
2,599,663 |
30,385,767 |
|
1969 |
2,708,473 |
31,910,485 |
|
1970 |
2,860,551 |
33,139,813 |
|
1971 |
2,826,413 |
34,240,056 |
|
1972 |
2,930,340 |
34,526,552 |
|
1973 |
2,945,222 |
32,867,123 |
|
1974 |
2,920,158 |
33,511,739 |
|
1975 |
2,858,004 |
33,139,551 |
|
1976 |
2,842,681 |
34,333,324 |
|
1977 |
2,886,776 |
36,089,738 |
|
1978 |
2,839,689 |
36,539,279 |
|
1979 |
2,902,568 |
37,550,260 |
|
1980 |
2,998,521 |
39,097,925 |
|
1981 |
3,011,219 |
39,866,060 |
|
1982 |
3,117,031 |
40,541,722 |
|
1983 |
3,074,115 |
39,248,565 |
|
1984 |
3,144,249 |
41,375,343 |
|
1985 |
3,221,893 |
42,514,787 |
|
1986 |
3,302,484 |
45,093,345 |
|
1987 |
3,427,991 |
46,720,499 |
|
1988 |
3,806,729 |
47,244,990 |
|
1989 |
3,689,911 |
47,834,767 |
|
1990 |
3,724,755 |
49,936,000 |
|
1991 |
3,930,927 |
51,959,605 |
|
1992 |
4,181,173 |
56,463,875 |
|
1993 |
4,068,269 |
57,320,597 |
|
1994 |
3,912,280 |
59,080,436 |
|
1995 |
3,973,503 |
59,691,197 |
|
1996 |
4,058,561 |
58,702,450 |
|
1997 |
4,373,099 |
63,494,163 |
|
1998 |
4,505,060 |
65,760,917 |
|
1999 |
4,678,443 |
70,984,469 |
|
2000 |
4,797,624 |
68,239,018 |
|
2001 |
4,803,559 |
71,085,277 |
|
2002 |
4,908,366 |
74,033,591 |
|
2003 |
5,049,664 |
76,311,998 |
|
2004 |
5,084,131 |
80,875,617 |
|
2005 |
5,089,306 |
85,367,850 |
|
2006 |
5,356,968 |
90,537,905 |
|
2007 |
5,369,329 |
96,316,612 |
|
2008 |
5,466,640 |
100,427,280 |
|
2009 |
5,600,206 |
104,648,477 |
|
2010 |
5,958,130 |
112,982,151 |
|
2011 |
6,074,915 |
113,999,938 |
|
2012 |
5,871,579 |
112,459,156 |
|
2013 |
5,787,387 |
114,278,574 |
|
2014 |
5,487,954 |
115,210,454 |
|
2015 |
5,582,000 |
117,523,894 |
|
2016 |
5,411,355 |
114,964,205 |
|
2017 |
5,449,038 |
117,469,023 |
|
2018 |
5,474,123 |
121,899,454 |
|
2019 |
5,521,665 |
122,669,657 |
|
2020 |
5,645,543 |
126,470,795 |
|
2021 |
5,808,867 |
132,285,903 |
|
2022 |
5,917,738 |
134,842,115 |
|
2023 |
5,880,414 |
136,676,239 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2026 |
||
From time to time, precily
in 2023, bananas are still one of the most popular crops in the world based on
the Food and Agriculture Organization Statistical Database (FAOSTAT). The total
worldwide production of bananas reaches 136 million tons with a harvested area
of 5.88 million hectares (ha). Its demand has increased from time to time. The
world production of bananas has an upward trend from 1980 to 2023. In 1961, the
world’s banana production was just 22.4 million tons with harvested areas of
around 2.1 million hectares. After more than 35 years, excatly in 2023, the world’s
banana production has increased to 136 million tons with harvested areas of
around 5.88 million hectares (ha).
The World Production of Banana Based on Continental Region in 2023
|
Continent |
Production of Banana in 2023 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
29,717,630.79 |
|
Americas |
32,057,442.99 |
|
Asia |
72,483,941.22 |
|
Europe |
712,080 |
|
Oceania |
1,705,143.85 |
|
Source:
FAOSTAT, 2026 |
|
Based on the continent,
statistically, the main region of Banana production is in Asia, America, and
Africa. Total Production of Bananas in Asian Continent reaches 72 million tons,
America reaches 32 million tons, and Africa produces 29.7 million tons. Meanwhile,
Europe and Ocean produce minor productions.
Rank Table of 10 World’s Biggest Banana-Producing Countries
|
Rank |
Countries |
Banana
Production in 2023 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
India |
36,614,000 |
|
2 |
China, mainland |
11,702,800 |
|
3 |
Indonesia |
9,335,232 |
|
4 |
Ecuador |
7,198,482 |
|
5 |
Brazil |
6,901,079 |
|
6 |
Nigeria |
6,361,501 |
|
7 |
Philippines |
5,871,408 |
|
8 |
Angola |
4,893,686 |
|
9 |
United Republic of
Tanzania |
3,230,486 |
|
10 |
Guatemala |
3,049,707 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2025 |
||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Biggest Banana-Producing Countries in 2023
1. India
India is the world’s
biggest banana-producing country in 2023. Accumulatively, its total banana
production reaches 36.6 million tons with a planted area of around 800 thousand
hectares. In this country, bananas are the most important fruit crop commodity
in India because they are the most widely grown besides mangoes. Besides
consuming it raw (ripening conditions), Some bananas in India can be processed
into Mashed bananas in making payasam (kheer) and halwa. Meanwhile, in India,
bananas can be processed into Vada, which is a snack made from cooked raw
banana, onions, and others.
There is the main area of
the Banana plantation in India. The banana-growing areas in India are the
states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and
Assam with the states of Maharashtra and Tamil Nandu as the largest banana-growing areas.
In the country where Mahatma Gandhi originated, the types of bananas grown in
India include Monthan, Poovan, Dwarf Cavendish, Nendran, Red banana,
Basrai, Ardhapuri, Nyali, Safed Velchi Rasthali, and Karpurvalli.
2. China
China is the
second-largest country after India as the world’s largest banana producer in
2023. Most of the banana-growing areas in China are in the provinces of Guangdong,
Guangxi, Hainan, Fujian, and Yunnan. Its total production in 2023
reached 11.7 million tons with a planting area of 370 thousand hectares. The
types of bananas cultivated in China are divided into four types, namely
Xiangyajiao (AAA), Dajiao (ABB), Fenjiao (ABB), and Longyajiao (AAB).
3. Indonesia
Indonesia is the 3rd
largest country as the largest banana producer in the world. In 2023, its
production reached 9.3 million tons. The largest banana growing areas in
Indonesia are East Java, West Java, and Lampung. Ambon, Mas, Kepok, Cavendish,
Raja Bandung, and tanduk bananas are some of the popular types of bananas in
Indonesia and are widely grown in this country.
4. Ecuador
Ecuador is the 6th biggest
country as the banana producer in the World. The Ecuadorican’s banana
production in 2023 reached 7.1 million tons. Geographically, the banana
cultivation areas in Ecuador located in El Oro, Guayas, and Los
Ríos. In addition, in this country, there are several large banana
companies Chiquita, Del Monte, Dole, and Noboa that produce and market
Ecuadorian bananas. There are several favourite types of bananas in this
country, namely Plátano Verde, Plátano Maduro, Orito, Red Banana,
and Manzano.
5. Brazil
Brazil is the 5th biggest
country as the banana producer in the World. According to FAO Data in 2023, its
production reached 6.9 million tons. In this country, the primary areas for
banana cultivation in Brazil are in the Regions of São Paulo, Bahia,
Minas Gerais, and Parána. In terms of the banana plant cultivar, there
are several types of bananas planted, namely Banana-maçã (Apple
banana), Banana-nanica (dwarf banana), Banana prata (silver banana), Banana
ouro (gold banana), Banana pacova (pacova banana).
6. Nigeria
Nigeria still became one
of the world’s biggest banana-producing countries. Statistically, the world’s
production of bananas from Nigeria reached 6,361,501 tons in 2023.
Geographically, the banana cultivation area in Nigeria can be found in several
areas mainly in south and central regions of the country such as Oyo, Edo,
Ondo, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Ogun, Cross river, Ebonyi, Abia,
Ekiti, Imo, Plateau, Osun, Kogi, Anambra and Enugu States. Genetically,
there are some popular varieties of banana in Nigeria, namely Cavendish,
including Grand Naine, Gross Michel, Blue java, Dwarf Cavendish, Eastern
African highland banana (Ajibade et al., 2022).
7. Philippines
The Philippines is the 7th
biggest producer of Banana in 2023. According to FAO Statistical Corporate
Database in 2024, the production of Banana from Philippines reached 5.8 million
tons. Geographically, the main cultivation areas of Banana in the Philippines are
in Mindanao, with Davao region, Northern Mindanao, and Soccskargen.
Based on its species, Cavendish is the most-grown variety in the Philippines,
accounting for 53% of all bananas, followed by Saba and Lakatan.
8. Angola
Angola is the 8th biggest
country in banana production. In Africa, Angola is still the biggest country as
a banana producer. Based on FAO in 2024, its banana production reaches 4.8
million tons. In this country, bananas are still one of the favourite fruits in
Angola.
9. the United Republic of Tanzania
Tanzania is one of the
biggest countries as banana producers in the world. In 2023, the national
production of bananas in Tanzania reaches 3.2 million tons. There are some main
regions such as banana production areas. Kagera, Kilimanjaro, and Mbeya regions
together produce about 80% of the total banana production in the country. In
this country, Bananas are intercropped with other annual and perennial crops
like coffee, maize, beans, and cassava. This method is an alternative way to
increase the productivity of the economy of farmers.
10. Guatemala
Guatemala is the 10th world’s
biggest banana producer. In 2023, its national production reached 3 million
tons. Fundamentally, the banana economy can employ around 25 thousand people. It
is quite good to boost the economic conditions. Total banana agribusiness
contributes about 16.4 percent of agricultural revenues in this country.
Guatemala also exports its banana to several Countries namely the United States
of America. Around 90 percent of the bananas are produced along Guatemala’s
south coast, and the harvesting banana is sold to companies like
Dole, Chiquita, Del Monte, and Fyffes. Overall, around 80 thousand land
is planted with Banana.
The Summary of 10 World’s Biggest Banana Country Producers in 2023
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