Key Market Indicators
Malian banana consumption is estimated to rise to around 212,000 metric tons by 2026. This is up 1.4% from the 195,000 metric tons consumed in 2021. Since 2017, demand has risen by an average of 1.6% each year. In 2021, Mali ranked 50th in the world for banana consumption, behind Chile's 195,000 metric tons. China, Indonesia, and Brazil were the top three countries in terms of consumption. Production of bananas in Mali is expected to reach 234,210 metric tons by 2026, a growth of 2% year-on-year. Since 1966, supply has risen by 3.6% annually. In 2021, Mali was 44th in the world for banana production, behind Haiti's 208,440 metric tons. China, Indonesia, and Brazil were the top three countries in terms of output.
