| 1 |
United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
Major re-export hub, strong retail and wholesale demand |
| 2 |
Saudi Arabia |
High fruit consumption and dependence on imports |
| 3 |
Oman |
Close proximity to India and fast sea transit |
| 4 |
Qatar |
Strong supermarket and hospitality sector demand |
| 5 |
Iran |
Competitive pricing and bulk banana imports |
| 6 |
Iraq |
Growing demand for affordable fresh fruits |
| 7 |
Bangladesh |
High daily consumption and short-distance trade |
| 8 |
Nepal |
Cross-border demand with quick delivery |
| 9 |
Malaysia |
Demand for Cavendish bananas in retail markets |
| 10 |
Russia |
Large market seeking competitively priced imports |
