EXPORTADORA DE BANANO LEVEXPORT S.A.

What EXPORTADORA DE BANANO LEVEXPORT S.A. does

EXPORTADORA DE BANANO LEVEXPORT S.A. is a privately held Ecuadorian banana producer and exporter headquartered in Machala, El Oro province. The company operates approximately 2,400 hectares of banana plantations across Ecuador's Los Ríos, Guayas, and El Oro regions, employing 2,500 people and producing roughly 100,000 boxes per week (1.8 million boxes / 108,000 tons annually). LEVEXPORT's product portfolio includes five premium branded SKUs — Premiata, Absolut, Salamat, Maestro, and Banana Stream — alongside specialty varieties such as organic, red, and mini bananas. The company holds GLOBALGAP, BASC, USDA-NOP, and Organic EU certifications.

The business model is direct B2B export: bananas are packed at the plantation directly into export containers, minimizing handling, and shipped via maritime logistics to wholesale distributors and food importers in seven countries — Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey. The company operates a 'Fruit Tracking' service for documentation processing and cargo localization, and pursues active market development through six major international trade exhibitions annually (Madrid, Moscow, Hong Kong, Doha, Cairo, Berlin). No named end-customer relationships are disclosed; revenue is generated through one-time sales contracts with regional importers. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, external investors, or public listing, and no funding rounds have been recorded.

Name

EXPORTADORA DE BANANO LEVEXPORT S.A.

Legal name

Exportadora de Banano Levexport S.A.

Website

https://levexport.ec

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EXPORTADORA DE BANANO LEVEXPORT S.A. is a privately held Ecuadorian banana producer and exporter operating 2,400 hectares of plantations, selling premium and specialty bananas under five brands to wholesale distributors across Russia, the CIS, Central Asia, and Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Banana Production and Export

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAGACAF

Tropical & Subtropical Fruit Orchards (Avocados, Mangoes, Bananas/Plantains, Pineapples, Papayas)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Fruit & Tree Nut Orchards (Citrus, Apples, Berries, Almonds, Walnuts)

Keywords

• Banana export
• Premium bananas
• Fresh produce export
• Agricultural commodities
• Organic banana production

Headquarters

HQ city

Machala

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Banana Export Sales: LEVEXPORT generates revenue through the export and sale of premium Ecuadorian bananas grown on their 2400 hectares of plantations. The company ships over 1.8 million boxes (108,000 tons) annually to international markets including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey. They offer multiple banana varieties including premium, organic, mini, and red bananas under brands Premiata, Absolut, Salamat, Maestro, and Banana Stream.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EXPORTADORA DE BANANO LEVEXPORT S.A. grows, packs, and exports fresh Ecuadorian bananas from its own 2,400-hectare plantations in Los Ríos, Guayas, and El Oro. Bananas are packed directly at plantation into export containers and shipped via maritime logistics to wholesale distributors and food importers in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey. The product range spans premium Cavendish bananas under five brands (Premiata, Absolut, Salamat, Maestro, Banana Stream), plus organic, mini, and red banana varieties, with GLOBALGAP, BASC, USDA-NOP, and Organic EU certifications.

Product overview

EXPORTADORA DE BANANO LEVEXPORT S.A. is a single-platform banana export company offering a portfolio of eight distinct banana product brands under its umbrella. The core offering consists of premium Cavendish bananas (Premiata, Maestro, Banana Stream, Salamat, Absolut) alongside specialty varieties including organic (Organic Premiata), red (Red Bananas Premiata), and mini bananas (Mini Bananas Premiata). All products are sourced from company-owned plantations in Ecuador's Los Rios, Guayas, and El Oro regions totaling 2,400 hectares, with production capacity of 100,000 boxes per week. The company controls the full supply chain from cultivation through export, serving international markets with fresh, quality-assured bananas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premiata: Premium bananas brand, also offered in organic, mini, and red banana varieties.
• Absolut
• Salamat
• Maestro
• Banana Stream

Products and services

• Premium Bananas Premiata Premium-grade Cavendish bananas from Ecuador, packaged in 22XU export boxes with 19.4 kg net weight, sold to wholesale distributors and food importers under the Premiata brand.
• Premium Bananas Maestro Premium-grade bananas under the Maestro brand, positioned for the international market with a focus on quality production processes.
• Premium Bananas Banana Stream Premium bananas under the Banana Stream brand, designed for export with handling and transportation processes aligned to international distribution requirements.
• Premium Bananas Salamat Premium-grade bananas sold under the Salamat brand following the same quality standards as other Levexport premium banana offerings.
• Premium Bananas Absolut Premium Cavendish Class 1 bananas sold under the Absolut brand in 22XU/208 boxes (19.4 kg or 14.2 kg net weight), fruit age 10-12 weeks, stored at 13.8°C with 70-90% humidity.
• Organic Bananas Premiata Organic bananas certified under USDA-NOP and Organic EU standards, packaged in 22XU boxes with 18.8 kg net weight under the Premiata brand.
• Red Bananas Premiata Red banana variety (Musa Acuminata) sold under the Premiata brand in mini boxes with 5.8 kg net weight and minimum fruit length of 10 cm.
• Mini Bananas Premiata Mini bananas (Musa Acuminata AA) sold under the Premiata brand in mini boxes of 5.1 kg net weight, fruit age 4-5 weeks, caliber 32-35 mm.
• Fruit Tracking Service Documentation processing, cargo localization, location tracking, and support service provided from Ecuador to destination port for banana export customers.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• Fruit Week BerlinmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Participation in Fruit Week Berlin 2024 exhibition to expand presence in European markets and showcase Ecuadorian banana products.
• Fruit Attraction (Madrid)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Annual participation in Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid (October 3-5, 2023) to showcase Ecuadorian bananas, establish business relationships, and demonstrate production quality to international buyers. The company presents fresh, high-quality bananas grown on Ecuadorian plantations and provides detailed information about cooperation opportunities.
• World Food MoscowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Participation in the 32nd International Autumn Food Exhibition World Food in Moscow 2023 to present natural bananas of highest quality from Ecuador and demonstrate commitment to sustainable agriculture principles.
• Asia Fruit Logistica Hong KongcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Participation in Asia Fruit Logistica 2023 to showcase Premiata, Absolut, Maestro, and Banana Stream brands. Each brand represents a unique combination of export quality, taste, and exclusivity, making products attractive for tropical fruit enthusiasts.
• Hospitality Qatar DohamoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Participation in Hospitality Qatar 2023 exhibition in Doha to build long-term partnership relationships. Company sees significant potential for expansion in Middle East markets through premium bananas.
• FOOD AFRICA CairomoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Participation in the 8th International FOOD AFRICA 2023 exhibition in Cairo to open access to African continent. Focus on building partnerships and demonstrating Ecuadorian banana quality suitable for demanding international markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Agroamerica: Agroamerica is a vertically integrated tropical fruit producer headquartered in Guatemala with banana, pineapple, and other tropical fruit operations. Comparable to Levexport in operating model (owned plantations, packing, export) and target customer base (global wholesale importers), though geographically focused on Central America rather than Ecuador.
• Reybanpac: Reybanpac is one of the largest Ecuadorian banana producers and exporters, operating thousands of hectares of plantations and serving global wholesale markets. It is the closest direct comparable to Levexport in terms of geography, scale, product (fresh Cavendish and specialty bananas), and B2B export model.
• Compañía Frutera del Ecuador (Durexporta): Durexporta is a large Ecuadorian banana grower-exporter operating plantations in the Los Ríos and El Oro regions, shipping to multiple international wholesale markets. Overlaps directly with Levexport in geography, product mix, and customer channels, and competes for the same importer/distributor relationships.
• Grupo Noboa (Exportadora de Banano del Ecuador): Historically Ecuador's largest banana exporter with extensive plantations in Los Ríos and El Oro, directly overlapping Levexport's core geography and customer base. Operates a similar vertically-integrated plantation-to-export model with multiple brands across commodity and premium banana SKUs.
• Banacol: Banacol is one of the largest banana producers and exporters in Colombia with vertically integrated operations from plantation to port. Directly comparable to Levexport in business model, certifications, and B2B wholesale customers in Europe and the Americas, serving as a regional rather than Ecuadorian peer.
• Turbana Corporation: Turbana is a Colombian banana producer and exporter affiliated with Fresh Del Monte, operating in the Uraba region with vertically integrated production and global wholesale distribution. Comparable to Levexport as a regional Latin American banana exporter focused on wholesale importer relationships and commodity Cavendish supply.

Broad incumbents

• Fresh Del Monte Produce: Fresh Del Monte Produce is a major global producer, transporter, and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit including bananas, with vertically integrated shipping and ripening operations. Comparable to Levexport in core banana category but operates at global scale with broader portfolio.
• Fyffes: Fyffes is a long-established international fresh produce company specializing in bananas, pineapples, and melons, now part of Dole plc. Historically one of the 'big three' global banana brands and continues to compete with Levexport in wholesale and ripening channels across Europe and other international markets.
• Chiquita Brands International: Chiquita is a global banana industry leader with vertically integrated operations across Latin America and a strong brand in international wholesale and retail channels. While much larger and more diversified, it competes directly with Levexport for the same wholesale importer customers and sets benchmark pricing in the commodity market.
• Dole plc: Dole plc (formed via merger of Dole Food Company and Total Produce/Fyffes) is the world's largest producer of fresh bananas with extensive Latin American plantation operations. Directly competes with Levexport in the fresh banana wholesale market globally and provides the benchmark for scale, certification, and brand power in the category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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