A unified voice
We channel the concerns of growers — especially small and medium-scale farmers — to government and its agencies. When the industry speaks as one, it is heard.
One industry. One voice.
We unite the growers, exporters, processors, and cooperatives behind the Philippine banana — the fruit that feeds millions, employs hundreds of thousands, and carries our flag to the world.
The industry in numbers
#2
World's largest banana exporter, rank reclaimed in 2025
2.93M
Tonnes exported in 2025, up 26% year-on-year
US$1.68B
Export value in 2025 (PSA)
700,000+
Filipino livelihoods supported (DA)
451,178
Hectares planted nationwide
One in every seven bananas in world trade is Filipino.
Message from the chairperson
“This is no longer a battle between companies — it is a competition between countries. Protecting this industry is our shared responsibility, and we can only meet it together.”
The Philippine banana industry has weathered disease, disaster, and fierce global competition — and it is still here, still growing, still feeding families across our nation and our region. The Council exists so that every voice in this industry, from the smallest cooperative to the largest exporter, is heard where it matters.
Stephen A. Antig Chairperson, Philippine Banana Council, Inc.
Our work
A bridge of unity for the whole value chain
Grower support
From expanded credit access to the latest plant-care practices, we bring practical assistance to growers across every capacity and region.
Industry defense
We lead collective action against the industry's gravest threats — Fusarium wilt TR4, market barriers, and rising production costs.
Convening the industry
Through BanCon, our national conference and trade exhibit, we bring hundreds of growers, experts, and industry players to one table every year.
Illustrative map of Mindanao's growing regions. Select a region to bring it to the top of the table.
The industry
Grown across the nation, rooted in Mindanao
Bananas are the Philippines' second-largest agricultural crop, contributing an average of ₱123 billion a year to the economy — second only to rice. Mindanao grows 85% of the harvest, led by the Davao Region, where bananas account for nearly half of all exports.
| Region | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Davao Region | 90,302 |
| Northern Mindanao | 53,614 |
| SOCCSKSARGEN | 36,374 |
| BARMM | 33,828 |
| Caraga | 24,601 |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | 19,819 |
“With unity, science, and sound trade policy, the Philippine banana industry will not only recover — it will thrive.”
Who we represent
Five constituencies. One council.
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PBGEA
Multinational Cavendish producers and exporters
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Independent exporters
Filipino-owned Cavendish export companies
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Small & medium growers
Family farms and grower cooperatives
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Processors
Banana chips, flour, and processed products
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Other varieties
Cardava, Lakatan, and specialty growers
BanCon
The national gathering of the banana industry
Every year, the Banana Conference and Trade Exhibit brings together hundreds of growers, scientists, exporters, and government leaders in Davao City — to share market intelligence, new technologies, and the best of Philippine banana culture.
News & Events
Policy · February 2026
Philippines reclaims world's No. 2 banana exporter spot
Exports surged 26% to 2.93 million tonnes in 2025, worth US$1.68 billion — more than half of all Philippine fruit and vegetable exports.
Event · September 2026Philippine pavilion returns to Asia Fruit Logistica
The Department of Agriculture brings the country's top export crops — bananas first among them — to Hong Kong on September 2–4, 2026.
Advocacy · OngoingThe Banana Bill: a research center for the industry's future
The Council supports landmark legislation to fund grower assistance and establish a dedicated Banana Research Center.
Working in partnership with
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Trade and Industry
- PHILEXPORT Region XI
- Philippine Statistics Authority