India’s banana export is expected to continue its growth in 2021 in terms of volume as well as value. A total of 191,000 tons, worth Rs 6.19 bln (€68 mln) has been exported so far, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday.
The latest figure shows an increase in export of 134,000 tons in 2018-19. India exported 195,000 tons of bananas valued at Rs 66 bln in 2019-20.
India’s banana export has been rising sharply because of adoption of farm practices as per the global standards, the Ministry said. India is the world’s leading producer of bananas with a share of around 25 pc in total output. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh contribute over 70 pc of the country’s banana production.
Source: updatenews360.com