New Delhi/Bhopal: Indias banana export is expected to continue its growth this year in terms of volume as well as value. A total of 1.91 lakh tonne worth Rs 619 crore has been exported so far the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday. The latest figure shows an increase in export of 1.34 lakh metric tonne banana (valued at Rs 413 crore) in 2018-19. India exported 1.95 lakh metric tonne banana valued at Rs 660 crore in 2019-20. "Indias banana export has been rising sharply because of adoption of farm practices as per the global standards" the Ministry said in a statement. India is the worlds leading producer of bananas with a share of around 25 per cent in total output. Andhra Pradesh Gujarat Tamil Nadu Maharashtra Kerala Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Madhya Pradesh contribute more than 70 per cent of the countrys banana production. Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh is known for banana cultivation. Apart from Burhanpur bananas are also grown in Kukshi Dhar and Balaghat.

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