Key Market Indicators
Banana consumption in France is on the rise. In 2021, the country consumed 526 thousand metric tons of the fruit, up from 459 thousand metric tons in 2017 – an increase of 1.5% year-on-year. This ranks France at 32nd in the world. Ethiopia is now the leading consumer of bananas, with 459 thousand metric tons consumed in 2021. China, Indonesia, and Brazil follow in second, third, and fourth place respectively. By 2026, French banana consumption is expected to reach 526 thousand metric tons, with an average year-on-year growth rate of 2.2%.