Global banana imports continued to grow steadily in 2025, with total worldwide purchases reaching approximately US$18.5 billion. Strong demand from both developed and emerging economies, combined with stable supply chains from major producing regions, supported sustained growth in global banana trade.

Compared with 2021, when global banana imports were valued at US$16.7 billion, total import spending increased by 10.9% over five years. On a year-over-year basis, the market also expanded, rising by 6.7% from US$17.3 billion in 2024 to US$18.5 billion in 2025.

Bananas—including plantains—remain one of the most widely traded fresh fruit categories worldwide. The global import market is moderately concentrated, with a small group of large economies accounting for a significant share of total demand.

The top five banana-importing countries—the United States, Germany, mainland China, Japan, and the Netherlands—accounted for approximately 41.5% of global banana import value in 2025.

From a regional perspective, Europe was the largest banana-importing region, with total spending reaching about US$9.6 billion, or 51.9% of global imports. Asia ranked second with 22.3%, followed closely by North America at 21.2%.

Smaller shares were recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (2.7%), Africa (1.4%), and Oceania (0.4%), where imports are mainly concentrated in New Zealand.

For customs classification, fresh and dried bananas and plantains fall under HS Code 0803.

Top Banana Importing Countries in 2025

The United States remained the world’s largest banana importer in 2025, with import spending of approximately US$3.4 billion, representing 18.2% of global banana imports.

Germany ranked second with US$1.2 billion (6.7%), followed closely by mainland China, Japan, and the Netherlands, all of which remained major drivers of global banana demand.

Other leading banana-importing countries included:

1. France (5.1%, $945.3 Million)

2. United Kingdom (4.7%, $871.2 Million)

3. Belgium (4.6%, $841.7 Million)

4. Russia (4.4%, $814.2 Million)

5. Italy (3.5%, $652.6 Million)

6. Canada (3.0%, $555.1 Million)

7. Spain (2.3%, $427.7 Million)

8. Poland (2.2%, $405.2 Million)

9. Saudi Arabia (1.9%, $350.2 Million)

10. South Korea (1.7%, $315.9 Million)

Collectively, these 15 countries accounted for approximately 75% of global banana imports in 2025, highlighting a moderately concentrated global demand structure.

Fastest-Growing and Declining Banana Import Markets

Several countries recorded strong import growth between 2024 and 2025.

The United Kingdom led growth with a 24.4% increase, followed by Spain and Russia, both expanding by 18.8%. Mainland China also recorded strong growth of 17.2%, reflecting rising consumption in Asia's largest market.

In contrast, South Korea was the only major importer to record a decline, with banana imports falling by -17.3% compared to the previous year.

Leading Banana Import Companies in 2025

According to Tendata trade intelligence data, the leading banana importers in 2025 included:

1. LLC SALAMAT RMA (14.23%, $2,740.03 Million)

2. CHIQUITA FRESH NORTH AMERICA LLC (13.53%, $2,604.42 Million)

3. DOLE FRESH FRUIT COMPANY (6.67%, $1,284.59 Million)

4. CHIQUITA FRESH NORTH AMERICA L L C (3.74%, $720.26 Million)

5. CITRONEX I SP Z O O (2.14%, $411.63 Million)

6. CHIQUITA EUROPE B V (1.91%, $367.44 Million)

7. ITOCHU CORPORATION (1.57%, $302.11 Million)

8. Shanghai Goodfarmer Banana Co., Ltd. (1.55%, $298.14 Million)

9. SUMIFRU JAPAN CORPORATION (1.40%, $270.21 Million)

10. COMPAGNIE FRUITIERE PARIS (1.33%, $256.61 Million)

>>Find More Banana Importers via Tendata<<

The global banana import market in 2025 continues to demonstrate stable expansion, driven by consistent consumer demand, strong retail distribution networks, and well-established international supply chains. While Europe remains the largest importing region, growth in Asia—particularly mainland China—signals an ongoing shift in global consumption patterns.