> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 20243.0 million t
World rank5 of 51
10-year change−4.0%
Record3.2 million t2015

## Plantains in Philippines, 2014–2024 (tonnes)

## Philippines compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total6.8%9.2% in 2014
Yield, t/ha11.6world 6.2 (+87%)
kg per person26.3world 5.46
10-year change−4.0%world +29%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/cameroon/) | 4,663,350 | 10.5% |
| 4 | [Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/ghana/) | 4,423,947 | 9.9% |
| 5 | **Philippines** | 3,049,366 | 6.8% |
| 6 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/colombia/) | 2,658,563 | 6.0% |
| 7 | [Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/cote-divoire/) | 2,465,235 | 5.5% |

[Full ranking of 51 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/)

### Map of world production of plantains

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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

Exports4,680 t USD 2.8 m
Exporter rank25 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](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/)

## 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.

## Other large producers

[Uganda](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/uganda/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/dr-congo/)[Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/cameroon/)[Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/ghana/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/colombia/)[Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/cote-divoire/)[Dominican Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/dominican-republic/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/myanmar/)[Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/ecuador/)[Sri Lanka](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/sri-lanka/)[Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/guinea/)[Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/venezuela/)
[All countries producing plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/)

## Other products of Philippines

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/philippines/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/philippines/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/philippines/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/philippines/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/philippines/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/philippines/)[Other tropical fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-tropical-fruits/philippines/)[Pineapples](https://husfarm.com/production/pineapples/philippines/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/philippines/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/philippines/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/philippines/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/philippines/)
[Agricultural production in Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/country/philippines/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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