Ecuadorian bananas gain ground in the United States

Published 2025년 4월 25일

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Ecuador has seen a surge in international demand for its plantains in 2025, with the United States being the primary market for both fresh fruit and processed products like chips and frozen ripe plantains. Ecuadorian export company, Agropacífico del Ecuador, is expanding its product range and looking to enter the European market, particularly with the Barraganete variety plantain. Despite potential tariffs, the company believes the demand and quality of Ecuadorian plantains will remain competitive. Agropacífico also intends to diversify its product portfolio by introducing more processed products and flour from plantains, cassava, malanga, and taro.

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(Agraria.pe) International demand for Ecuadorian plantains has shown an upward trend in 2025, driven not only by the consumption of fresh fruit but also by the development of processed products such as chips and frozen ripe plantains. The United States is consolidating its position as the main destination, while companies aim to expand their presence in Europe with snacks made from the Barraganete variety plantain. "We currently export to the United States, a market that represents our largest export volume, both fresh and in chips. Demand has grown significantly, especially from Latin American consumers and the restaurant sector," says Juan Carlos Zambrano, commercial manager of Agropacífico del Ecuador. The rise in the consumption of healthy snacks has also favored the entry of processed plantains into new segments. Agropacífico has incorporated products such as green plantain chips, ripe plantain chips, spicy plantain chips, chips with garlic, lemon, and even ginger. "Our ...

Source: Agraria