India leads world in banana production

India is the world’s largest producer of bananas, with an annual output of 36.6 million metric tonnes, giving it a clear lead over every other country globally. This places India far ahead of producers like China, Indonesia, and Brazil in overall banana production.

But here’s the twist: despite this massive output, India exports only about 1.3–1.5 million tonnes, roughly 4–5% of its production. 

That means over 95% of India’s bananas are consumed domestically, making it a story of scale driven almost entirely by local demand rather than exports.