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Jalgaon banana is a prized crop in Jalgaon and so named after it. Jalgaon is known as the "Banana Capital" of India, and is the world's seventh largest banana producer contributing 16% of the India's banana production. The district accounts for 69% of Maharashtra's banana production area and 61% of its production. [4]
In 2016, world production of bananas and plantains was 148 million tonnes, led by India and China with a combined total (only for bananas) of 28% of global production (table). Other major producers were the Philippines , Ecuador , Indonesia , and Brazil , together accounting for 20% of the world total of bananas and plantains (table).
Vasantrao Laxman Mahajan (born c. 1942) is a farmer from Chinawal village of Maharashtra state of India. He is known for his contribution to revolutionise banana crop production in the Jalgaon district, which has highest productivity of banana in the world.
In this article, we will be taking a look at the 15 biggest banana producers in the world. To skip our detailed analysis, you can go directly to see the 5 biggest banana producers in the world.
Raver, is a city and municipal council in Jalgaon district, renowned for its agricultural significance, particularly as a major banana-producing area.Often referred to as part of the "banana belt" of Jalgaon, Raver contributes significantly to the district's economy through banana exports, reaching markets across India and abroad.
The world's largest producers of bananas in 2022 were India and China, which together accounted for approximately 26% of total production. Bananas are eaten raw or cooked in recipes varying from curries to banana chips, fritters, fruit preserves, or simply baked or steamed.
CEAT is the flagship company of RPG Enterprises, with an annual turnover of ₹ 7,573 crore (equivalent to ₹ 100 billion or US$1.2 billion in 2023) in the financial year 2020-21. [8] [9] It is the largest exporter of tyres in India, [10] exporting to over 100 countries. [11] The company is headquartered in Mumbai.
A warming climate and fast-spreading diseases threaten supplies and push up prices, a top banana industry expert warns.