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Bananas
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West Africa banana output reaches 8.7 million tons, FAO data shows
Ghana is the region’s second-largest banana exporter after Côte d’Ivoire.
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Ecuador banana exports surge 8.3% as EU, Russia drive demand
Growers report difficulty obtaining the required calibres and weights, as well as increased plant stress and phytosanitary risks.
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Ethiopia targets global banana exports with quality push, financial investment
Currently, exports are limited to neighbouring regions, but a ten-year strategy aims to resolve logistical and technical constraints to expand their global footprint.
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Cameroon banana exports surge 17.6% in H1, 2026
The Compagnie Fruitière group’s subsidiaries have demonstrated market dominance, strengthening Cameroon’s position in the global banana market.
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Ecuador banana exports rise 5.5% in H1 2026
The Ecuador-China Free Trade Agreement improved competitiveness by reducing the tariff on Ecuadorian bananas from 10% to 7% in 2026.