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Bananas market in Guinea

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, Guinea's market for fresh and dried bananas showed remarkable stability, with annual production and market volume fluctuating within a narrow range of 229 to 234 thousand tons. The minimal year-to-year changes, all under 2%, point to a mature agricultural sector without major disruptions or expansion drives.

After a minor peak of 234 thousand tons in 2019, output settled near 230 thousand tons for the remainder of the period. This consistent level reflects the established role of banana cultivation in the country, with market size largely determined by steady domestic production.

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 Guinea
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Guinea in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Guinea 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guinea 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Guinea 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guinea 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Guinea

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

Guinea's banana production grew for two consecutive years before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 234.0 thousand tonnes. However, in 2020, output fell to 229.7 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.9% year-on-year decrease. The most significant growth occurred in 2018, with a 2.0% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	1.9%	(1.9%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bananas from Guinea

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guinea's banana exports in volume terms were entirely concentrated on a single market. France accounted for 100.0% of all export flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France was the exclusive destination for Guinea's banana exports in value terms, receiving 100.0% of the total. This made the French market overwhelmingly dominant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bananas to Guinea

Imports in kind, kg

Banana imports into Guinea showed significant fluctuations during the period. In 2017, imports hit their lowest point, while they peaked in 2018 at 932.9 kilograms, representing a 104-fold difference between these two years. In 2019, imports experienced their largest decline of 98.5%. However, in 2020, imports rebounded to 86.2 kilograms, a substantial 515.7% increase compared to 2019. The most dramatic rise occurred in 2018, with a 10 265.7% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10 265.7%	(98.5%)	515.7%	112.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Guinea's banana imports in volume terms were primarily sourced from three key partners: Côte d'Ivoire (39.3% of imports), France (38.6%), and Lebanon (19.4%). Together, these countries accounted for 97.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The value of banana imports into Guinea was volatile over the observed period. Imports reached their minimum in 2017 and their maximum in 2018 at 501.8 US dollars, showing a 6.5-fold variation between these years. In 2019, imports saw their largest decline of 76.6%. In 2020, imports amounted to 428.6 US dollars, reflecting a 264.6% year-on-year increase. The most significant growth was recorded in 2018, with a 553.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	553.4%	(76.6%)	264.6%	77.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France was the leading source for Guinea's banana imports in value terms, holding a 70.2% share of total flows. The remaining imports were distributed among various other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io