Is the India is the largest producer of bananas?

Answer 1

India is the world's largest banana producer, accounting for over 26 per cent global production.

From just 0.01 per cent share,, India hopes to capture 2 per cent of global banana trade in five years.

Exports have risen nearly five times from Rs 11.7 crore in 2003-04 to Rs 55 crore in 2008-09

Productivity per plant has risen from the low levels of 15-20 kg to around 70 kg in many farms.

In two years flat, banana acreage has gone up 30 per cent to 7,80,000 hectares.

Answer 2

Bananas are worldwide a very important source of food with an annual production of more than 130 million tons. India is the largest producer in the world with almost 30 million tons, whilst Latin American countries dominate the international banana trade