Plantains production in Bangladesh
In 2024 Bangladesh produced 184,515 t of plantains, the 21st largest in the world (0.41% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 28%. The record was 185,654 t in 2023. Area harvested: 11,719 ha, yield 15.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 184,515 t
- World rank
- 21 of 51
- 10-year change
- +28%
- Record
- 185,654 t
- 2023
Plantains in Bangladesh, 2013–2024 (tonnes)
Bangladesh compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.41%
- 0.42% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 15.7
- world 6.2 (+155%)
- kg per person
- 1.06
- world 5.46
- 10-year change
- +28%
- world +29%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Haiti | 247,654 | 0.56% |
| 20 | Panama | 215,620 | 0.48% |
| 21 | Bangladesh | 184,515 | 0.41% |
| 22 | Guatemala | 159,760 | 0.36% |
| 23 | Guyana | 140,584 | 0.32% |
Map of world production of plantains
Share of the world total; Bangladesh is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 184,515 | −0.6% | 11,719 | 15.74 |
| 2023 | 185,654 | +1.2% | 11,840 | 15.68 |
| 2022 | 183,438 | +2.5% | 11,600 | 15.81 |
| 2021 | 179,000 | +7.3% | 11,700 | 15.30 |
| 2020 | 166,890 | +3.7% | 11,823 | 14.12 |
| 2019 | 160,891 | +2.5% | 11,273 | 14.27 |
| 2018 | 157,037 | +4.5% | 11,351 | 13.83 |
| 2017 | 150,264 | +1.6% | 11,167 | 13.46 |
| 2016 | 147,839 | +0.5% | 10,718 | 13.79 |
| 2015 | 147,136 | +1.8% | 10,604 | 13.88 |
| 2014 | 144,547 | +0.3% | 10,327 | 14.00 |
| 2013 | 144,135 | — | 10,311 | 13.98 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 347 t USD 475,000
- Exporter rank
- 42 of 92
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 plantains in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh produced 184,515 t in 2024, 0.41% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bangladesh rank in the world for production of plantains?
Bangladesh ranked 21st of 51 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Uganda with 26.5% of the world total.
How has the production of plantains in Bangladesh changed?
It rose by 28% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +29% for the world. The record was 185,654 t in 2023.
What is the yield of plantains in Bangladesh?
15.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (184,515 t from 11,719 ha), against a world average of 6.2 t/ha.
Does Bangladesh export or import plantains and cooking bananas?
In 2024 Bangladesh reported exports of 347 t (USD 475,000) 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.
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.