FAO says PH remained world’s 3rd-largest banana exporter in 2024, despite TR4 disease and falling exports to China and Japan ...

González said that falling production could hurt Costa Rica’s ability to meet its export agreements, and worried that banana buyers would look elsewhere for fruit. Costa Rica exported more than 1.2 ...

"Banana plantations are big business in Costa Rica, which exports an estimated 1.8 million tonnes per year; 10% of the global total," said author Paul Grant from Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

Costa Rica banana producers association, Corbana, has reported strong growth in a number of its key European markets, with global export figures reaching an all-time high. Export volumes rose over ...

Exports of bananas in 2014 in US dollars: $721.4 million. 5. Colombia. Exports of bananas in 2014 in US dollars: $835.5 million. 4. Costa Rica. Exports of bananas in 2014 in US dollars: $907.7 ...

Experts caution that the effects extend beyond Costa Rica. Banana-producing nations like Ecuador and Colombia face similar threats, though Costa Rica’s vulnerability stands out due to its climate and ...

Costa Rica exports over 2.2 million tonnes of bananas annually. The United States and Europe are its top buyers. Sustainable and organic banana farming has boosted the country’s reputation.

For Costa Rica's participation at this trade fair, PROCOMER provided personalized advice to companies on topics such as business culture, market entry requirements and consumer trends. Attended by ...