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Bananas market in France

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The French banana market volume began at 744 000 tonnes in 2018, following the launch of a national banana sector plan that organized local production and export support. After a contraction to 674 000 tonnes in 2019, the market recovered to 735 000 tonnes in 2020.

Steady growth continued from 2021, with the market reaching 793 000 tonnes in 2023. This expansion was driven by the rise of the dried organic banana segment in 2022, meeting demand for convenient, long‑shelf‑life products, and by record per‑capita consumption in 2023 fueled by innovative offerings like organic banana powder.

In 2024, banana production in French overseas departments increased despite local drought conditions, while global logistical disruptions and climate‑related supply challenges influenced import flows and market availability.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in France
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in France in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in France in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from France by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from France by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from France by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from France by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to France by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to France by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to France by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to France by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to France by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to France, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to France 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 France

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

France's banana production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 212.1 thousand tonnes of bananas, marking a modest gain of 2.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	8.5%	2.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest output value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was registered in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of {ampRatio} times. In 2020, banana production in France was valued at 162.3 million US dollars, representing a rise of 10.5% over the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 5.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(5.5%)	10.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bananas from France

Exports in kind, K t

Banana exports from France declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, France exported 180.8 thousand tonnes of bananas, down by 11.8% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 27.9%, which equates to an annualized rate of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.3%)	(1.1%)	(11.8%)	(10.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Italy, and Romania were the main markets for France's banana exports in volume terms. Spain accounted for 46.1% of exports, Italy for 15.9%, and Romania for 8.6%, together representing 70.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign banana supplies from France declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, France exported 138.4 million US dollars worth of bananas, a decrease of 4.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 18.3%, with an annualized rate of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	(13.8%)	(4.9%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three principal markets—Spain, Italy, and Romania—together accounted for 69.7% of the total value of banana exports from France.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bananas to France

Imports in kind, K t

France imported a total of {value_last_year} thousand tonnes of bananas in 2020, corresponding to a moderate increase of 4.6% from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 13.6%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 11.6%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018, at 761.1 thousand tonnes.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.6%	(11.6%)	4.6%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, and Colombia formed the core of France's banana imports in volume terms. Côte d'Ivoire contributed 35.0% of imports, Cameroon 13.7%, and Colombia 11.8%, together accounting for 60.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

France imported a total of 632.8 million US dollars worth of bananas in 2020, up by 17.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 20.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 10.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.4%	(10.0%)	17.8%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017-2020, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, and the Dominican Republic made the biggest contribution to France's banana imports in value terms. Côte d'Ivoire accounted for 33.9% of imports, Cameroon for 12.4%, and the Dominican Republic for 11.5%, jointly representing 57.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io