Key Market Indicators
Costa Rican banana consumption is on track to reach 2 million tons by 2026, staying level with 2021. The country has seen steady demand since 2017, ranking 134th in the world in 2021. Trinidad and Tobago came in first with 2 million tons, followed by China, Indonesia, and Brazil. Production of Costa Rican bananas is expected to reach 2.6 million tons in 2026, up 0.5% from 2021's 2.5 million tons. Since 1966, supply has decreased by 1.3% per year. In 2021, Colombia produced the most bananas at 2.5 million tons, while China, Indonesia, and Brazil followed.