The line chart illustrates the price of bananas in US dollars per kilogram across five different countries from 1984 to 2014.
Overall, the price of bananas increased in all five countries over the 30-year period. Japan consistently had the highest prices throughout, while the USA and Australia generally recorded the lowest figures.
Japan started with a price of $1.20 in 1984, rising steadily to $2.10 by 2014, making it the most expensive country for bananas. Similarly, Germany saw its prices climb from $0.80 to $1.50 over the same period. The United Kingdom also experienced a continuous increase, beginning at $0.75 and reaching $1.40 by the end of the period.
The USA and Australia showed comparable trends, with both starting at relatively low prices. The USA's price began at $0.60 and finished at $1.30, demonstrating a steady rise. Australia followed a very similar pattern, increasing from $0.65 to $1.25 over the thirty years. Both countries maintained the lowest prices among the five examined.