Chiquita Brands International
HQ US
agricultural · input
Banana supply chain (plantation, sea transport, ripening)
Vertically integrated banana supply controlled by Dole (~19% global share), Chiquita (~17%), and Del Monte (~14%); combined 50% of global banana trade. Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Honduras supply 94% of US banana imports.
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Source countries
3
Companies
1
Goods affected
0
Claims on record
What depends on it
Goods that need this input
1 essential American goods rely on banana supply chain (plantation, sea transport, ripening) somewhere upstream in their supply chain.
Where it comes from
Source countries
Share of global supply, by country.
| Country | Share of supply |
|---|---|
| GTGuatemala | 37% |
| ECEcuador | 20% |
| CRCosta Rica | 14% |
| COColombia | 10% |
| MXMexico | 9% |
| HNHonduras | 8% |
| PEPeru | 1% |
| PAPanama | 1% |
Who makes it
Supplier companies
3 companies produce banana supply chain (plantation, sea transport, ripening).
Dole Food Company
HQ US
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.(FDP)
HQ US
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Coral Gables FL; NYSE: FDP; ~$4.5B revenue FY2024) is a major importer and distributor of Mexican avocados, tomatoes, and vegetables alongside its core banana and pineapple business. Fresh Del Monte operates distribution centers across the US Southwest and imports a significant volume of Mexican produce through Nogales AZ and Laredo TX border crossings. As one of the three legacy banana majors (with Dole and Chiquita), Del Monte's logistics and cold chain infrastructure across border crossing points makes it a significant importer of Mexican vegetables and fruits beyond bananas. Del Monte's Mexican produce imports span avocados, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries. The company's distribution network and established customs/regulatory relationships at key border crossings (especially Nogales AZ) provide a logistical advantage in moving perishable Mexican produce to US markets.