America's Favorite Fruit: The Banana's Journey to Your Grocery Aisle

It’s probably no secret that bananas are America’s most widely purchased fruit. A 2024 report from Statistica, based in part on a 2022 survey by The Packer, revealed that bananas are our most consumed fruit. 63% of respondents said they had bought bananas in the past year, significantly more than the 58% who reported buying apples.

It’s likewise no secret that America does not grow the instantly familiar Cavendish variety of banana found in groceries throughout the country.

Here are the top ports through which bananas reach America consumers: