Plantains production in Philippines
In 2024 Philippines produced 3.0 million t of plantains, the 5th largest in the world (6.84% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.0%. The record was 3.2 million t in 2015. Area harvested: 263,973 ha, yield 11.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3.0 million t
- World rank
- 5 of 51
- 10-year change
- −4.0%
- Record
- 3.2 million t
- 2015
Plantains in Philippines, 2014–2024 (tonnes)
Philippines compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 6.8%
- 9.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 11.6
- world 6.2 (+87%)
- kg per person
- 26.3
- world 5.46
- 10-year change
- −4.0%
- world +29%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Cameroon | 4,663,350 | 10.5% |
| 4 | Ghana | 4,423,947 | 9.9% |
| 5 | Philippines | 3,049,366 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Colombia | 2,658,563 | 6.0% |
| 7 | Côte d'Ivoire | 2,465,235 | 5.5% |
Map of world production of plantains
Share of the world total; Philippines is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,049,366 | −3.1% | 263,973 | 11.55 |
| 2023 | 3,148,033 | +1.1% | 263,880 | 11.93 |
| 2022 | 3,113,584 | −1.1% | 258,035 | 12.07 |
| 2021 | 3,149,093 | +1.6% | 263,960 | 11.93 |
| 2020 | 3,100,839 | −0.2% | 263,580 | 11.76 |
| 2019 | 3,108,075 | −3.3% | 263,136 | 11.81 |
| 2018 | 3,214,411 | +2.9% | 263,642 | 12.19 |
| 2017 | 3,124,965 | +1.6% | 263,235 | 11.87 |
| 2016 | 3,074,542 | −5.2% | 261,041 | 11.78 |
| 2015 | 3,243,805 | +2.1% | 260,397 | 12.46 |
| 2014 | 3,177,784 | — | 261,036 | 12.17 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,680 t USD 2.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 25 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 Philippines?
Philippines produced 3.0 million t in 2024, 6.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Philippines rank in the world for production of plantains?
Philippines ranked 5th of 51 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Uganda with 26.5% of the world total.
How has the production of plantains in Philippines changed?
It fell by 4.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +29% for the world. The record was 3.2 million t in 2015.
What is the yield of plantains in Philippines?
11.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3.0 million t from 263,973 ha), against a world average of 6.2 t/ha.
Does Philippines export or import plantains and cooking bananas?
In 2024 Philippines reported exports of 4,680 t (USD 2.8 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.
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.