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Despite export growth, India captures just 1.2% of global banana trade
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An ICRIER–APEDA report cites infrastructure gaps, air freight reliance, and high tariffs as key barriers.
India’s banana exports have grown from $25 million in 2010 to $250.6 million in 2023, according to APEDA, yet the country accounts for only 1.2% of global banana exports — despite being the world’s top producer.
As detailed in the ICRIER–APEDA report (9 July 2025), key barriers include fragmented farms, limited cold storage, and dependence on air freight, which raises costs. Competing nations like Ecuador and the Philippines benefit from large-scale production and sea freight logistics.
A report recommends establishing export hubs in Jalgaon, Solapur, and Anantapur, with integrated facilities such as packhouses and cold chain systems. It also urges wider adoption of sea shipment protocols, building on a successful pilot to the Netherlands.
To enhance competitiveness, the report calls for FTA talks with the EU and US, where Indian bananas face tariffs of up to 26%, and greater use of sustainability certifications like GlobalGAP and Rainforest Alliance to meet international standards.
source: krishijagran.com
photo: bbc.com
