Import Data of Bananas in the U.S.A in 2023

In the year 2023, the United States imported a total of 1,050,786,776.27 kg worth of bananas. This massive volume was shipped in various units, including Boxes (4,056,123), Containers (12,243,817), Pieces (2,130,977), Cases (984,484), Packages (1,763,790), Bins (94,078), Drums (95,956), Units (120,297), Bags (37,197), and TRYs (35,079).

Top Exporting Countries

1. Ecuador (EC)

• Shipments: 13,133

Ecuador was the largest exporter of bananas to the U.S. in 2023. The top loading ports for Ecuadorian banana exports were:

• Duran (33,131 shipments)
• Puerto Manzanillo (7,956 shipments)
• Panama Canal – Caribbean (159 shipments)

2. Costa Rica (CR)

• Shipments: 5,114

Costa Rica was the second-largest exporter of bananas to the U.S. in 2023. The top loading ports for Costa Rican banana exports were:

• Bahia de Moín (2,909 shipments)
• Puerto Cortes (1,373 shipments)
• Puero Vargas (529 shipments)

3. Honduras (HN)

• Shipments: 4,008

Honduras was the third-largest exporter of bananas to the U.S. in 2023. The top loading ports for Honduran banana exports were:

• Puerto Castilla (3,776 shipments)
• Puerto Cortes (226 shipments)
• Bahia de Moín (2 shipments)

Other Notable Exporting Countries

• Guatemala (GT): 3,717 shipments
• Mexico (MX): 2,101 shipments

Top Importers in the U.S.A

1. Dole Fresh Fruit Company

• Shipments: 16,101

2. One Banana North America Corp

• Shipments: 2,669

3. Del Monte Fresh Produce N A Inc

• Shipments: 1,933

Other Notable Importers

• Alca Trade Corp: 947 shipments
• Citrus Products Inc: 490 shipments