Panama - Bananas - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Banana Price in Panama - 2023

Contents:

  1. Banana Price in Panama (FOB) - 2022
  2. Banana Price in Panama (CIF) - 2022
  3. Banana Exports in Panama
  4. Banana Imports in Panama

Banana Price in Panama (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average banana export price amounted to $445 per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the last six years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($477 per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($68 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Banana Price in Panama (CIF) - 2022

The average banana import price stood at $8,533 per ton in 2022, which is down by -95% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 18,837%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $169,200 per ton, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($8,905 per ton), while the price for Colombia amounted to $8,208 per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (+70.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Banana Exports in Panama

In 2022, shipments abroad of bananas decreased by -33.6% to 287K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 432K tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, banana exports declined significantly to $128M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19%.

Export of Banana in Panama (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands11712510990.3-8.3%
United States3.610.939.118.171.3%
United Kingdom5.68.419.515.139.2%
Hong Kong SARN/AN/A0.83.6350.0%
Costa Rica0.30.40.40.30.0%
Others0.16.52.90.458.7%
Total1271511721280.3%

Top Export Markets for Banana from Panama in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (200.4K tons)
  2. United States (41.2K tons)
  3. United Kingdom (31.6K tons)
  4. Hong Kong SAR (8.5K tons)
  5. Costa Rica (4.5K tons)

Banana Imports in Panama

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of bananas, when their volume increased by 500% to 90 kg. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous slump.

In value terms, banana imports contracted rapidly to $768 in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a sharp shrinkage. The smallest decline of -61.1% was in 2021.

Import of Banana in Panama (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Costa Rica1,9995.51.50.4-94.2%
ColombiaN/A0.6N/A0.4-18.4%
Netherlands136N/AN/AN/A0%
Others21.60.41.0N/A-78.5%
Total2,1566.52.50.8-92.8%

Top Suppliers of Banana to Panama in 2022:

  1. Colombia (48.0 kg)
  2. Costa Rica (42.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the banana market in Panama. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 486 - Bananas

Country coverage:

  • Panama

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Panama
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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