The largest fruit import in Japan is under threat due to a shortage of ethylene.
Bananas are the largest fruit imported by Japan and they could soon be affected by the global supply chain disruption due to an ethylene shortage in the country.More. Go to the article

Japan is experiencing a shortage of bananas due to a lack of ethylene supply.
The banana industry in Japan is currently experiencing supply challenges due to a decrease in the availability of ethylene gas. This gas is essential for ripening imported bananas before they are

In 2025, Morocco imported 3.6 million kilograms of bananas from the Canary Islands.
Maroko stał się ważnym miejscem docelowym dla nadwyżkowych bananów z Wysp Kanaryjskich, zwłaszcza gdy ceny są niskie na źródle. Pełni rolę wyjścia dla produktu, który nie może

Egypt has regained its position in Jordan's banana market with record exports in 2025.
Egypt has re-established itself as a major supplier of bananas to Jordan, achieving record export volumes in 2025, according to EastFruit. Last year, Jordan imported 5,250 tons of Egyptian

Ireland's fresh produce trade continues to heavily depend on imports.
Ireland's trade in fresh produce continues to rely heavily on imports, especially for fruit categories that are not produced domestically, according to data from the Central Statistics Office for

Belarusian retail stores are now offering red bananas imported from Ecuador.
Red bananas have recently become available in retail stores in Belarus, providing a new option in terms of appearance and flavor compared to traditional varieties. These bananas are currently

Russia has begun producing bananas in greenhouses.
The banana is the most widely consumed fruit in Russia, surpassing apples (9.8 kg per capita per year in 2024). However, banana prices have sharply increased since 2022 due to sanctions, reliance

Ecuador continues to be the main provider of bananas for Uzbekistan.
From January to November 2025, Uzbekistan experienced a substantial increase in banana imports. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Committee, the country imported 161,400 tons

Greek police have seized 600 pounds of cocaine hidden in a shipment of bananas.
The Greek police reported seizing 598 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be worth over US$6.5 million, concealed inside a container of bananas imported from Ecuador. The operation was conducted based

Tariffs could potentially lead to a $250 million increase in banana prices.
The Banana Association of North America (BANA) has announced that the cost of bananas could increase by up to $250 million per year due to the 10 percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the Trump

Maroko ustanawia rekord importu bananów
Morocco continues to increase its banana imports, according to EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country had imported over 36,000 tons of bananas, which is 28.8% more than the previous year and

CMR Group has introduced a new Guatemalan banana under its own brand, Banarica.
CMR Group has recently introduced the Banarica brand for its bananas, which are imported from Guatemala. The company aims to increase its volume of sales in the coming years by targeting both

Imported vegetables will occupy more shelf space in Russian stores.
The proportion of imported fruits in the Russian fresh fruit market has traditionally been between 70-80%, as stated by Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews. "A lot of fruit varieties, like bananas and

Kyrgyzstan has increased its banana imports from Ecuador by 30% in 2024.
Between January and November 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported 33,050.9 tons of bananas worth $24.2 million, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. This marks a notable increase

Italian apples and grapes are available in Dakar, but they are re-exported from Spain.
"Many imported products can be found at the Dakar market in Senegal, mainly citrus fruits from Morocco, bananas from the Ivory Coast, and apples from South Africa. However, there is no shortage of

Nepal imported $403k worth of bananas from India for the Chhath festival due to increasing demand.
In Janakpurdham, the capital of Madesh, Nepal, bananas worth around $403,225 (50 million rupees) have been imported from India for the Chhath festival. The festival, which involves fasting,

The US could face a potential shortage of bananas as a port strike looms.
Shipments of imported fruit such as bananas, pineapples, citrus, and grapes that typically enter the US through its eastern and Gulf coasts may be delayed in ports or refused entry if a potential

Morocco restored banana imports in 2023 after significant slump in previous year
Morocco restored its banana imports in 2023 after a significant slump in the previous year, reports EastFruit. By August 2023, Morocco has already imported more bananas than in the whole of 2022,

El Niño, TR4, Russia, volcanic eruption, and other factors of the banana market in Morocco and globally
Morocco restored its banana imports in 2023 after a significant slump in the previous year, reports EastFruit. By August 2023, Morocco has already imported more bananas than in the whole of 2022,

Steps urged for export of bananas to Central Asia
The potential for exporting bananas from Pakistan to Central Asia was the focus of a workshop hosted by Sindh Agricultural University in collaboration with the Pakistan Horticulture Development

Israeli banana variety resistant to "Fusarium" will soon be able to be imported into Ecuador
Within the framework of the project "Safe Banana: Prevention and mitigation of FOC R4T risks in Ecuador", the executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), José

Bananas from Belize see 14% increase in price
Bananas from Belize saw an increase in 14% this week, while those imported from Ecuador were down by 5%. Bananas from Guatemala also saw decrease of 3%. Click here to see the complete price

Russia faces a sharp rise in banana prices, crossing 1.4 euros per kilogram
In October of the year, banana prices in Russia surged to 1.43 euros per kilogram for the first time, as reported by Rosstat. Experts attribute the increase to the weakening ruble and supplier

Sales of exotic fruits in Russia have significantly increased
Exotic fruit sales in Russia have surged due to increasing prices for traditionally imported bananas and oranges, according to an NTech study. In the first half of 2023, pomelo sales tripled,

Turkey remains the primary supplier of fruits to Ukraine
Ukraine is dependent on imports of fruits and nuts from abroad. Turkey remains the primary supplier of these products, from where 220,000 tons of fruits were imported last year. Citrus fruits and