Key Market Indicators
Ni-Vanuatu banana consumption is forecast to remain steady in the coming years, with 15,000 metric tons expected by 2026. This figure has held steady since 2017, with the country coming in 108th in 2021 - behind Oman, at 15,000 metric tons. China, Indonesia and Brazil were the top three nations in the ranking. Production of Ni-Vanuatu bananas is predicted to reach 17,590 metric tons by 2026, up from 16,940 metric tons in 2021. This represents a 0.6% average year-on-year growth since 1966. In 2021, the Comoros overtook Ni-Vanuatu to become the 75th largest producer, with China, Indonesia and Brazil again in the top three spots.
