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

"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.

Bananas are Costa Rica’s single most important agricultural export worth over $900 million in exports annually, according to PROCOMER. Jorge Sauma, general manager of the National Banana Corporation , ...

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 ...

The Philippines hung by a thread as it remained as the world’s third largest banana exporter amid stiffer competition posed ...

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 ...

A global glut and shrinking demand have depressed banana prices. Growers have been forced to move up the value-added chain. Steve Lewis thinks low labour costs coupled with new efficiency could ...

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 ...