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Global
Top Banana-Producing Countries: India, China, Indonesia, Nigeria, Brazil, and Ecuador are the largest producers.
Cultivation Practices: Bananas require tropical climates with high humidity, well-drained soil, and consistent rainfall.
Farming Methods: Large-scale commercial plantations dominate exports, Smallholder farms supply local markets.
Post-Harvest Processing:
• Harvested while green to prevent over-ripening.
• Washed, sorted, and packed in temperature-controlled conditions.
Trade Impact
Trade Impact
75% of global banana production is consumed locally; only 25% enters international trade.
The EU and the U.S. are the largest banana importers.
Challenges in Trade:
• Price fluctuations due to weather events and political instability.
• Tariffs, import taxes, and trade agreements affecting pricing.
• Panama Disease threatens global supply.
Ecuador
Ecuador
Leading Exporter:
Leading Exporter:
Ecuador supplies over 25% of the world’s exported bananas.
Top Buyers of Ecuadorian Bananas:
European Union (Netherlands, Germany, Spain).
United States and Russia.
Major Farming Regions:
• Coastal provinces (Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí) account for most production.
Sustainability Efforts:
• Many plantations are Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade certified.
• Focus on organic banana production to reduce pesticide use.
Economic Importance:
• Banana industry supports 2 million jobs in Ecuador.
• Contributes significantly to GDP and agricultural exports.
Export Infrastructure:
• Well-established supply chain with major shipping ports in Guayaquil and Machala.
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