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Bananas market in Tuvalu

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The banana market in Tuvalu exhibited slow but consistent growth from 2018 to 2023, with total volume climbing from 287.3 t to 293.6 t. The market relied entirely on domestic production, as no imports or exports were recorded, maintaining a closed and self-sufficient system.

Production levels remained stable with minor annual fluctuations, most notably a 4.3 t increase in 2023. The overall trend points to a resilient agricultural sector capable of sustaining gradual expansion without external supply.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of bananas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tuvalu's banana production declined after two years of growth. In 2020, production stood at 287.9 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. The peak was reached in 2019 with 288.2 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Tuvalu in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	0.3%	(0.1%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bananas from Tuvalu

Market research indicates that Tuvalu did not export any bananas between 2017 and 2020.

Imports bananas to Tuvalu

Imports in kind, kg

Banana imports into Tuvalu experienced significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2018 with just 3.00 kg, followed by a sharp rise to 48.00 kg in 2019, marking a 1 500.0% increase. This created a 16-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 85.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(85.1%)	1 500.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Ukraine dominated Tuvalu's banana imports in volume, together accounting for 97.2% of the total. Other countries made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The value of banana imports into Tuvalu showed considerable volatility. The lowest point was in 2018 at 5.87 US dollars, followed by a jump to 20.00 US dollars in 2019, representing a 240.7% increase. This resulted in a 6.8-fold gap between the highest value in 2017 and the lowest in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 85.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(85.4%)	240.7%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine and Brazil were the top two sources for Tuvalu's banana imports by value, jointly representing 95.7% of the total. The remainder was spread across various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io