What forms of plantain are included in the commodity definition?

The commodity includes both fresh and dried plantains, covering all cooking‑type bananas in either form.

Which part of the plantain is considered edible?

All edible parts of the fruit are covered, meaning the flesh of the plantain is the portion used for consumption.

Plantain is an edible fruit classified as a fresh or dried fruit commodity. It is commonly sold as whole fruit for cooking purposes.

Prices, specifications and international trade for plantain under HS 080310.

$1,134USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Plantain Historical Unit Values

Plantain is quoted in USD/t at ECU. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Ecuador led reported plantain exports in 2025, at $203M.

Plantain grading factors include Ripeness and Variety type.

Quality assessment for plantain considers Ripeness and Variety type.

Ripeness
Buyers assess colour and firmness to determine stage: green (unripe), yellow (partially ripe), black (fully ripe).
Variety type
Common types include Macho, Horn, and French plantains, each identified by size and shape.

Plantain belongs to fresh fruit within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 080310.

Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Category	Fresh fruit — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	080310
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	ECU

Processing steps for plantain include Harvesting, Cleaning, Sorting.

Processing steps	Harvesting Cleaning Sorting Drying (optional) Bulk packaging

Plantain uses, related products and documented risks.

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Banana bunchy top virus DiseaseHigh A viral disease that causes stunted growth and leaf distortion in plantain, leading to severe crop loss.	Disease	High	Use virus-free planting material, control aphid vectors, and remove infected plants promptly.
Banana weevil infestation PestHigh Banana weevils attack plantain plants, damaging roots and reducing yields.	Pest	High	Implement soil treatments, use resistant varieties, and monitor fields regularly.
Black sigatoka (leaf spot) DiseaseMedium Fungal leaf spot that reduces photosynthetic area, decreasing plantain fruit quality and yield.	Disease	Medium	Apply appropriate fungicides, practice field sanitation, and ensure adequate plant spacing for airflow.

What forms of plantain are included in the commodity definition?: The commodity includes both fresh and dried plantains, covering all cooking‑type bananas in either form.
Which part of the plantain is considered edible?: All edible parts of the fruit are covered, meaning the flesh of the plantain is the portion used for consumption.