date:Apr 04, 2019
According to the federal Secretariat of Economy, Mexicos banana exports broke a record last year after shipments rose 7.9% over 2017. Close to 570,000 tonnes of bananas worth US $259 million were exported, mostly to the United States which purchased $193 million worth.
Japan was next at $13 million followed by the Netherlands at $11 million, and Russia, South Korea and Ukraine at $5 million each.
Banana producers in Mexico have the benefit of being able to harvest their produce year round and