Key Market Indicators
Zimbabwe is set to reach an annual consumption of 193 thousand metric tons of bananas by 2026, up from 184 thousand metric tons in 2021. This growth of 0.7% per year has been consistent since 2017. In 2021, the country was ranked 53rd in banana consumption, with Belgium ahead of Zimbabwe at 184 thousand metric tons. China, Indonesia and Brazil followed respectively as the 2nd, 3rd and 4th highest consumers. Production of bananas in Zimbabwe is predicted to reach 169,470 metric tons by 2026, up from 163,890 metric tons in 2021. This 0.7% growth in production each year represents a 6.5% decrease since 1966. In 2021, the country ranked 47th in banana production, with Argentina ahead at 163,890 metric tons. China, Indonesia and Brazil followed respectively as the 2nd, 3rd and 4th highest producers.
