Key Market Indicators
Romanians are set to eat more bananas over the next five years. In 2021, they consumed 162 thousand metric tons, ranking 56th in the world. This figure is projected to reach 194 thousand metric tons by 2026, representing an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. Since 2017, the country has seen a steady yearly increase in demand for bananas of 2.8%. The United Arab Emirates topped the rankings in 2021 with 162 thousand metric tons. China, Indonesia, and Brazil came in second, third, and fourth respectively.
