The Philippine banana exports jumped by +87%

Phenomenal increase in banana exports to the United Arab Emirates.

Banana exports from the Philippines to the UAE increased by 87% in 2013. The value of banana exports increased from U.S. $ 42,200,000 in 2012 to 79,000,000 U.S. dollars in 2013. These figures represent only exports to the UAE, to the exclusion of other Gulf markets such as Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Middle East confirms its huge potential for Philippine bananas and can still grow by Filipino professionals. Last year was not a "standard" year because of supply disruptions caused by a series of tropical storms that have hit the archipelago.

source : gulf news com