Peeling off the layers of Ecuador's banana supply chain | FT Food Revolution

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In 2021, production of banana in Ecuador amounted to nearly 6.68 million metric tons, up from 6.02 million metric tons produced a year before. Ecuador is considered one of the leading banana producing countries worldwide. 2:17 [Statista]

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Ecuador is the world’s biggest exporter of bananas, accounting for about one third of global shipments in 2017, according to FAO. Bananas make up 10% of Ecuador’s exports in value terms, and representing over 6% of the world’s total banana production. [Banana Link]

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Ecuador is the world's largest banana exporter, but the sector has been hammered by the war in Ukraine. Now, with nowhere to send them, containers of the rotting fruit are piling up not far from where they were originally harvested. 1:31[France 24]

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Does Donald Trump's Conviction in New York Make Us Banana Republicans? [Reason Magazine]

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Nice greenwashing propaganda...

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In 2022, Bananas were the world's 305th most traded product, with a total trade of $13.5B.

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As of 2023, Uganda is the world's leader when it comes to per capita banana consumption. 3:29

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The Philippines, Colombia, and Guatemala also have significant roles in the global banana trade.

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Ecuador, a country in South America, holds the title for being the world's largest exporter of bananas. 2:39

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The Banana Market size is estimated at USD 140.84 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 146.56 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 0.8% during the forecast period (2024-2029). [Mordor Intelligence]