The line graph shows the number of bananas impoted to 4 cpuntries from 1996 to 2004

The line chart details total import figures in united states dollar per kg for bananas amid 1996 and 2004. Looking more specifically, the united states brgan the period importing 1 USD per kg of bananas and this number fluctuated within a narrow range, finishing at $1. 2. In contrast, Japan's imports started at $2 before a sharp rise to 3 USD per kg by 1998, erratic numbers between $2 and $2. 5 after that, and a sudden drop followed by a partial recovery to end at $2. Similarly, France started and finished at 2 USD per kg; however, its figures remained below $2 most of the period. Germany's imports were at $1. 5 in 1996, perceding a surge to over $2. 5 in 1998, a carsh to a low point of $1. 3 the following year, then a steady rise to $2 and a final pullback to finish the period at $1. 7.