The latest retail and purchasing results for bananas are now live on Hort IQ, covering data up to September 6, 2026.
Key Findings:
Bananas remain one of the most frequently purchased fruits in Aussie households, with strong household reach and average annual purchases of around 21.5kg per household.
📈Retail volumes continued to grow, outperforming many comparable fruit categories and helping bananas gain a larger share of the fruit basket.
- 💰Stable pricing helped bananas remain competitive, supporting stronger shopper demand while many fruit categories relied on price-led growth.
- 🛒Loose bananas continue to drive category performance, while younger families and lighter buyers represent the biggest opportunity for future growth.