PH back as world’s No. 2 banana exporter

Inquirer.net - Sep 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reclaimed its status as the world’s second-largest banana exporter in 2025, as local production recovered after a disease spread and other factors, according to a global report. The Philippines shipped 3 million metric tons of bananas in 2025, marking a 30-percent improvement from a year ago, based on a report

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