Plantains Prices in Ethiopia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ETB) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.25 | 13.49 | ▲ 17.6% | ▲ 17.6% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the plantains price in Ethiopia available is US$ 0.25 per kg (13.49 ETB), up 17.6% year-on-year.
Ethiopia exported US$3,038,907 worth of plantains in 2023, totaling 12,224 tonnes and ranking 23rd among 97 global exporters, with a 0.4% share of world exports and a 38.9% year-on-year increase. The country is a net exporter of plantains. The latest export unit value is US$0.2486 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - plantains in Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported US$3,038,907 worth of plantains in 2023, totaling 12,224 tonnes and ranking 23rd among 97 global exporters, with a 0.4% share of world exports and a 38.9% year-on-year increase. The country is a net exporter of plantains. The latest export unit value is US$0.2486 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Ethiopia exported $3M (12.2 kt) of plantains▲ 38.9% YoY. That ranks #23 worldwide (0.4% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top plantains exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 Ecuador $171.2M · 20.8%
- #2 Guatemala $167.4M · 20.3%
- #3 Colombia $140.5M · 17.1%
- #4 Netherlands $82.1M · 10%
- #5 US $36.5M · 4.4%
Annual export data Ethiopia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3M | 12.2 kt | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 10.4 kt | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $4M | 18.7 kt | $0.22 |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 16.8 kt | $0.19 |
HS Code
plantains is traded under Harmonized System code 0803.10. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.