- Global banana markets showed mixed Q2’26 movements as regional supply availability, import flows, and seasonal production patterns created different price directions.
- Supply conditions remained influenced by weather, logistics, crop availability, and disease risks affecting production volumes and market arrivals.
- Downstream demand stayed stable from retail and food-service channels, while changing fruit availability shaped purchasing patterns across key markets.
In China, Banana was listed at USD 995.00/MT in June 2026. Chinese banana markets weakened during Q2 as increasing arrivals and stronger competition from seasonal fruits pressured wholesale values. Liaoning banana prices declined through April, May, and June, with warmer weather improving supply availability and reducing buyer urgency. India recorded a lower June value, with Banana priced at USD 374.00/MT. Indian conditions remained influenced by domestic production cycles, regional supply availability, and steady consumption demand. In Japan, the market moved in the opposite direction, with imported banana wholesale values rising from early April into June as available volumes tightened. European markets were generally softer during Q2. Spain showed a June price of USD 486.00/MT, while broader European wholesale trends indicated weaker conditions as supply improved. French overseas banana prices declined through the quarter, reflecting easier availability and reduced market pressure. Disease management remained an important long-term supply factor, with research on biological solutions for Fusarium wilt highlighting efforts to improve banana crop resilience.