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Bananas market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for fresh and dried bananas expanded significantly in 2019, reaching 9.5 million tons after starting at 8.2 million tons in 2018. It stabilized in 2020 with a slight decrease to 9.4 million tons, followed by a sharp contraction to 8.2 million tons in 2021.

From 2022 onward, the market volume continued to decline, falling to 8.0 million tons in 2022 and 6.7 million tons in 2023. This downturn was driven by supply constraints from key Latin American and Caribbean exporting regions, where heavy rainfall and hurricanes disrupted banana production and quality. The implementation of stringent EU regulations on pesticide residues for dried bananas affected market compliance, while consumer preferences shifted towards organic and sustainably sourced bananas. Major companies like Dole invested in packing facility upgrades to improve export efficiency in response to these trends.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production bananas in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's banana production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Europe produced 663.4 thousand tonnes of bananas, marking a controlled gain of 4.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 46.8%, which translates to a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.7%	5.5%	4.1%	13.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of bananas in Europe was valued at 22 335 million US dollars, up by 8.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 29.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.1%	(1.7%)	8.3%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bananas from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, banana exports from Europe totaled 1 119 thousand tonnes, up by 15.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 967 thousand tonnes, and the maximum value was in 2018 at 1 690 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 42.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.4%	(42.8%)	15.7%	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan was the largest destination for banana exports from Europe in kind, accounting for 1.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's banana export volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 1 751 million US dollars, up by 4.6% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	3.6%	4.6%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan and Switzerland led the ranking of buyers of bananas from Europe, with a joint share of 1.7% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bananas to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Foreign banana supplies to Europe have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Europe imported 9 893 thousand tonnes of bananas, which remained virtually unchanged compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 9 294 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 2.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	6.0%	0.4%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador (with 35.4% of imports in kind), Costa Rica (16.3%), and Colombia (15.4%) were the main suppliers of bananas to Europe, together comprising 67.1% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, banana import volumes in Europe totaled 7 587 million US dollars, reflecting a limited increase of 3.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(1.5%)	3.7%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ecuador (with 33.7% of imports in value terms), Costa Rica (15.9%), and Colombia (14.5%) were the largest suppliers of bananas to Europe, together forming 64.2% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io