Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Banana industry in Latin America and the Caribbean – statistics & facts
The banana industry in Latin America and the Caribbean plays a key role in the global market with bananas being a staple in agricultural production and regional exports. Countries like Ecuador, Brazil, and Guatemala stand out as leading producers, collectively producing tens of millions of metric tons annually. Latin American bananas have found their way to diverse markets across the world, particularly in the United States, and have become a common find on international shelves.
