Top Banana Producing Countries

Bananas are one of the most widely cultivated and consumed fruits globally, with India leading as the top producer, followed by China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Brazil. The history of banana farming traces back over 7,000 years to Southeast Asia and Papua New Guinea, where wild bananas were first domesticated. Through centuries of migration and trade, bananas spread across the tropics, reaching Africa via Arab traders and later the Americas with European colonization. Modern banana farming expanded rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, driven by the global demand for the Cavendish variety. Today, banana cultivation is a vital agricultural industry in tropical and subtropical regions, supporting millions of livelihoods worldwide.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat