Banana

Cameroon's banana exports decreased by 10% year-on-year in August, as reported by the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). The total export volume was 14,639 tons, down from 16,105 tons in August 2024, marking a decline of 1,466 tons. This drop was primarily due to reduced shipments from Plantations. read more

Ecuadorian organic bananas are beginning to make progress in the Asian market, thanks to recent free trade agreements that allow them to compete more effectively with other exporting countries. Currently, all of Ecuador's organic banana exports are sent to Europe and North America, but Asia is starting to gain ground as well. read more

La Compagnie Fruitière has announced that it is making Farms Digital, the in-house management software it developed to manage its banana production, available to the wider banana industry. read more

The Dominican Republic is once again establishing itself as one of the most attractive and reliable sources for organic bananas, thanks to its strong performance in 2025 and optimistic outlook for 2026. This assessment comes from Fresh Fruit Dominicana, a family-owned Belgian company that cultivates and exports bananas. read more

The Asian market, and particularly China, has become a crucial market for Ecuadorian bananas, driven by a combination of limited global supply, increasingly demanding consumers, and historically high prices. The trade agreement with China has resulted in reduced tariffs, allowing Ecuador to read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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The review follows a formal request from the Philippines to review the existing biosafety measures for the pathogens Moko, Black Sigatoka, and Banana Freckle. read more

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) in Australia has announced that it will be reviewing alternative measures for importing fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. read more

Amir Karimi of fresh produce exporter Faina Universal Co. has stated that banana exports from India are showing signs of recovery as the export window approaches. He mentioned that although exports are not yet at peak levels, they are steady, with shipments still being sent to the Middle East, including regular deliveries to Jordan. read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

This week's banana price data shows mixed trends across key Latin American suppliers. Colombia recorded a slight increase, with the average price moving up from £0.99 per kilogram last week to £1.01 this week, a rise of £0.02 or 2%. This placed Colombian bananas among the few origins to see read more

Along with bananas and oranges, apples are among the three most consumed fruits in Brazil. Of the country's annual production of around 1 million tons, 90 percent is consumed domestically, which is approximately 900,000 tons or 4.5 kilos per inhabitant. The remaining 10 percent is used for industrial processing. read more

Deliveries to Italy and Slovenia increased by 101.3% and 83.2% respectively, highlighting the dynamic trend in exports to Europe, a key region for the banana sector. The strong performance was attributed to increased productivity due to improved climatic conditions. read more

Colombia exported 60,412 reefer containers of bananas between January and July, an increase of 27.1 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to Pórticolive. read more

In announcing the agreement, President José Raúl Molino stated that it would modernize and expand the banana sector of the region, creating up to 5,000 jobs. read more

Costa Rica's banana sector is currently experiencing one of its most challenging periods as a result of extreme weather conditions affecting the Caribbean region. Data from the National Banana Corporation (Corbana) indicates that banana exports have dropped by 20.67% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period. read more

Wholesale prices of bananas in selected European markets exhibited varied changes between week 35 (ending August 31, 2025) and week 36 (ending September 7, 2025). Data presented in €/100kg showed divergent trends, as certain countries saw price increases while others experienced significant drops. read more

Fyffes has stated that it is working diligently with its partners to ensure a steady supply of bananas despite the challenges faced by the industry. read more

In recent months, the banana sector has been under significant pressure due to global climate change, geopolitical tensions, and strikes in Panama. Fyffes has proactively responded to these developments by leveraging its agricultural expertise and reliable network. read more