The line chart illustrates the cost of bananas in US dollars per kilogram across five different countries over a thirty-year period, from 1984 to 2014.
Overall, the price of bananas increased in all five countries during the given timeframe. Japan consistently had the highest prices, while Australia generally recorded the lowest throughout the period.
In 1984, banana prices ranged from $0.50 in Australia to $0.95 in Japan. Japan saw a steady rise, reaching $1.75 per kilogram by 2014. Germany also experienced a continuous increase, starting at $0.75 and ending at $1.15. The USA followed a similar upward path, beginning at $0.60 and finishing at $1.20, making it the second most expensive by the end of the period.
The UK and Australia both started with lower prices and showed gradual increases. The UK began at $0.55 and reached $1.00 in 2014. Australia, having the lowest starting price, rose from $0.50 to $0.90 per kilogram over the thirty years, maintaining its position as the country with the cheapest bananas.