Will Climate Change Threaten Banana Exports in India?
Ambitious Aim Amid Climate Crisis
India, the world’s largest banana producer, exported bananas worth $300 million in the fiscal year 2023–24, a significant increase from $176 million in 2022–23. Despite producing 26.45% of the global banana supply, India’s export share remains modest at 1.74%, according to DD News. The country aims to reach $1 billion in exports within the next five years, revealed Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).