Panamanian banana exports to develop

Panamanian banana exports are anticipated to finish near 21 million containers for 2021, representing a 7 % improve when in comparison with final 12 months, in accordance with the National Director of Bananas of the Ministry of Agricultural Development, Jose De La Lastra.

De La Lastra informed El Capital Financiero that there are 8,000 hectares of bananas planted within the nation, which generate round 8,000 direct and 25,000 oblique jobs, leaving greater than $200 million within the nation’s economic system.

Among the primary locations are the Netherlands, the U.S., the UK, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Italy, and China.

Panama doesn’t import bananas from any nation, and those bought in overseas markets are of the very best high quality and are proudly produced in Panama, says De La Lastra.