Plantains production in Fiji
In 2024 Fiji produced 12,550 t of plantains, the 37th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 418 ha, yield 30.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 12,550 t
- World rank
- 37 of 51
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 12,550 t
- 2024
Plantains in Fiji, 2015–2024 (tonnes)
Fiji compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- Yield, t/ha
- 30.0
- world 6.2 (+387%)
- kg per person
- 13.5
- world 5.46
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Kenya | 34,533 | 0.08% |
| 36 | El Salvador | 27,190 | 0.06% |
| 37 | Fiji | 12,550 | 0.03% |
| 38 | Suriname | 9,316 | 0.02% |
| 39 | Dominica | 8,831 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of plantains
Share of the world total; Fiji is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,550 | +0.5% | 418 | 30.02 |
| 2023 | 12,489 | +23% | 416 | 30.02 |
| 2022 | 10,133 | +15% | 338 | 29.98 |
| 2021 | 8,829 | +47% | 276 | 31.99 |
| 2020 | 5,997 | −3.0% | 187 | 32.07 |
| 2019 | 6,184 | +15% | 155 | 39.90 |
| 2018 | 5,393 | +5.0% | 154 | 35.02 |
| 2017 | 5,137 | +37% | 147 | 34.95 |
| 2016 | 3,750 | −1.7% | 107 | 35.05 |
| 2015 | 3,814 | — | 254 | 15.02 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 7 t USD 10,000
- Exporter rank
- 73 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 Fiji?
Fiji produced 12,550 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Fiji rank in the world for production of plantains?
Fiji ranked 37th of 51 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Uganda with 26.5% of the world total.
What is the yield of plantains in Fiji?
30.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (12,550 t from 418 ha), against a world average of 6.2 t/ha.
Does Fiji export or import plantains and cooking bananas?
In 2024 Fiji reported exports of 7 t (USD 10,000) 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.