Key Market Indicators
Belgians are set to consume an increasing amount of bananas over the next five years. In 2021, the country consumed 190 thousand tons of the fruit, and this number is estimated to reach 237 thousand tons by 2026. This represents an average growth rate of 3.5% year on year. Since 2017, demand has grown by 3.6% annually. In 2021, Belgium was number 52 in the global ranking of banana consumption, below Haiti, which consumed 190 thousand tons. China, Indonesia and Brazil occupied the top three spots.