Key Market Indicators
I-Kiribati's banana consumption is forecast to remain steady at around 7,000 metric tonnes through 2026. Since 2017, demand has remained stable. In 2021, I-Kiribati was ranked 123rd in terms of consumption, with Suriname overtaking at 7,000 metric tonnes. China, Indonesia and Brazil respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th in this ranking. I-Kiribati's banana production is expected to increase by 1.5% year-on-year, reaching 9,570 metric tonnes by 2026. Since 1966, supply has increased by 2.4% year-on-year. In 2021, I-Kiribati was ranked 84th in terms of production, with Cape Verde overtaking at 8,770 metric tonnes. Again, China, Indonesia and Brazil respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th in this ranking.
