Import Evolution between 1999 and 2008 in the USA

by David Ivanovic

Banana shipments in 2008 were at a similar level as the previous year, however still higher than the volumes imported since 2001. Imports represented close to 4 million metric tonnes in 2008, and the CIF value amounted close to US$1.3 billion.

Guatemala, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras and Colombia controlled together 97% of all banana imports.