Ecuador's Banana Exporters Association (AEBE) has reported a 7.98% increase in banana exports in January 2023, with a total of 35.01 million boxes shipped. The European Union was the top market, receiving 30.16% of the exports, followed by Russia at 24.27% and the Middle East at 13.07%. Dole was the leading brand of Ecuadorian bananas, with an 11.9% market share.