Interested in joining the WBF?

Why should your organization join our initiative?

By becoming an active participant of the WBF, your organization automatically gains benefits such as:

  • Influence in decision-making: You become an eligible member of the Steering Committee and can apply to coordinate one of the Working Groups. 
  • Increased media visibility: Your organization will gain international exposure in the media.
  • Contribution to global change: By joining the WBF, your organization becomes directly involved in a change process that is heard by key decision-makers worldwide.
  • Commitment to sustainability: Demonstrate your commitment to a more responsible and sustainable banana sector.
  • Access to WBF resources: Gain access to WBF databases and technical and informational materials.

Join us today and be part of the change!

How to join?

Becoming a member of the WBF is very easy and quick. You just need to send an e-mail to the WBF Secretariat. We will get back to you very soon.

Fee structure

Fee structure

Period: January to December 2025

Category

Annual fee (USD)

Discounted fee for early payment*

Very large companies

30,330

25,280

Large companies

20,210

16,840

Medium companies

13,490

11,230

Small companies

6,750

5,620

Trade associations (from LDC)

1,700

1,410

Civil Society Organizations (big from DC)

1,270

1,060

Very small companies, Small producers (DC), Research/Development institutes (DC)

850

710

Civil Society Organizations (small from DC), Research/Development institutes (LDC)

430

360

Civil Society Organizations (from LDC), Small producers (LDC)

115

85

(*) The discounted fee applies if the annual fee is paid to the WBF before 30 April of the current year. For payments after this date the regular annual fee applies.


Legend:

  • DC = developed countries
  • LDC = developing countries

Criteria (US$ million):

  • Very large companies: More than 20,000 of total annual turnover
  • Large companies: Annual turnover between 2,000 and 20,000
  • Medium companies: Annual turnover between 200 and 2,000
  • Small companies: Annual turnover between 2 and 200
  • Very small companies: Annual turnover less than 2

Civil Society Organizations from developed countries:

  • Big: 10 employees and over
  • Small: less than 10 employees