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Banana production in Indonesia is one of the largest producers of the fruit in Asia and in the world, with production estimated at above 7 million tonnes annually.

History
Bananas (and plantains) were known to have been cultivated in Maritime Southeast Asia by 2,000 BC, having spread from their original domestication in modern Papua New Guinea. From Indonesia, bananas further spread to Africa (via Madagascar). During the Dutch colonial period, bananas from modern Indonesia were exported, with destinations including Singapore and Australia. Banana plantations in Banyuwangi, for example, were expanded in the early 20th century due to demands for export to Australia. Some Javanese workers were also sent to Suriname to work in banana plantations there.