In 2023, the US imported 5.6595 billion kilograms of bananas. Over the previous decade, imports have generally shown an upward trend with minor fluctuations. Notable shifts include a significant increase between 2016 (4.9516) and 2017 (5.1961), a slight dip in 2018 (5.1679), and steady growth since 2019 leading up to 2023. The year-on-year growth rate has averaged around 1.6% in recent years, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.83% from 2018 to 2023. Forecasts indicate continued growth, with a predicted CAGR of 1.12% over the next five years, reaching 6.076 billion kilograms by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of climate change on banana crop yields and supply chains.
Consumer preferences shifting towards sustainably sourced and fair-trade bananas.
Changes in import tariffs, trade agreements, and international relations affecting banana imports.