Bananas production in Peru
In 2024 Peru produced 2.3 million t of bananas, the 16th largest in the world (1.68% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10%. The record was 2.4 million t in 2022. Area harvested: 175,712 ha, yield 13.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2.3 million t
- World rank
- 16 of 118
- 10-year change
- +10%
- Record
- 2.4 million t
- 2022
Bananas in Peru, 2010–2024 (tonnes)
Peru compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.7%
- 1.8% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 13.3
- world 23.7 (−44%)
- kg per person
- 68.5
- world 17.1
- 10-year change
- +10%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Costa Rica | 2,630,020 | 1.9% |
| 15 | Rwanda | 2,437,236 | 1.7% |
| 16 | Peru | 2,343,311 | 1.7% |
| 17 | Kenya | 2,061,285 | 1.5% |
| 18 | Dominican Republic | 2,038,905 | 1.5% |
Map of world production of bananas
Share of the world total; Peru is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,343,311 | −3.0% | 175,712 | 13.34 |
| 2023 | 2,414,868 | −0.4% | 175,262 | 13.78 |
| 2022 | 2,424,180 | +3.7% | 174,784 | 13.87 |
| 2021 | 2,337,153 | +0.5% | 176,611 | 13.23 |
| 2020 | 2,326,085 | +3.3% | 170,721 | 13.63 |
| 2019 | 2,252,172 | +2.6% | 175,407 | 12.84 |
| 2018 | 2,194,858 | +11% | 162,102 | 13.54 |
| 2017 | 1,981,047 | −4.5% | 160,610 | 12.33 |
| 2016 | 2,073,995 | −3.3% | 160,646 | 12.91 |
| 2015 | 2,145,361 | +0.9% | 167,839 | 12.78 |
| 2014 | 2,125,839 | +0.5% | 166,038 | 12.80 |
| 2013 | 2,114,853 | +1.6% | 164,995 | 12.82 |
| 2012 | 2,082,089 | +5.8% | 151,560 | 13.74 |
| 2011 | 1,968,051 | −2.0% | 148,657 | 13.24 |
| 2010 | 2,007,284 | — | 156,114 | 12.86 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 152,486 t USD 117 m
- Exporter rank
- 20 of 107
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of bananas in Peru?
Peru produced 2.3 million t in 2024, 1.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Peru rank in the world for production of bananas?
Peru ranked 16th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.
How has the production of bananas in Peru changed?
It rose by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 2.4 million t in 2022.
What is the yield of bananas in Peru?
13.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2.3 million t from 175,712 ha), against a world average of 23.7 t/ha.
Does Peru export or import bananas?
In 2024 Peru reported exports of 152,486 t (USD 117 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.