In 2023, the actual demand for bananas in Chile stood at 237.34 thousand metric tons. From 2024 onwards, we see forecasted incremental growth: 240.71 thousand metric tons in 2024, 244.26 thousand metric tons in 2025, 247.74 thousand metric tons in 2026, 251.14 thousand metric tons in 2027, and reaching 254.48 thousand metric tons by 2028.
The year-on-year percentage variation indicates a steady growth trend: 1.42% from 2024 to 2025, 1.41% from 2025 to 2026, 1.37% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.33% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years, the growth rate holds at around 1.39%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period (2023-2028) averages to roughly 1.4% annually.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards organic and fair-trade bananas, changes in import policies, and the impact of global climatic conditions on banana production and supply chains.
