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Fresh papayas market in Americas

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh papaya market in the Americas demonstrated consistent growth in volume from 4 068 thousand tons in 2018 to 4 720 thousand tons in 2023. In value terms, the expansion was more pronounced, rising from USD 17 512 million to USD 26 835 million over the same period, indicating a significant increase in market value alongside the physical volume growth.

After a notable increase in 2020, market volume experienced a slight contraction in 2021 before resuming its upward trajectory in 2022 and 2023. The year 2022 stood out with a surge in market value of over 30%, reflecting stronger pricing or a shift toward higher-value product segments within the market.

The market growth in 2023 was supported by the launch of new organic papaya varieties, such as Dole's Organic Rainforest Select Papayas from Peru, which catered to increasing consumer demand for healthy and sustainably produced fruit. Concurrent investments in precision irrigation technology aimed at boosting yields and resource efficiency helped strengthen production capabilities in key growing regions.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fresh papayas in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Fresh papaya production in the Americas has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 4 517 thousand tons of fresh papayas, marking a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 14.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	5.2%	3.4%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of fresh papaya production in the Americas has also increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 20 140 million US dollars, up by 5.9% year-on-year. From 2017 to 2020, the production value grew by 22.3%, averaging a 7.0% annual increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	7.7%	5.9%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for fresh papayas from the Americas showed volatility during the observed period. In 2017, exports were at their lowest point, while 2019 saw the peak at 208.2 thousand tons, creating a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports dropped sharply to 103.0 thousand tons, a 50.5% decrease from the previous year. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 115.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.7%	115.7%	(50.5%)	20.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the top buyers of fresh papayas from the Americas in volume terms were Portugal, Spain, and Germany, accounting for 5.6%, 4.8%, and 3.9% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up 14.2% of total exports, but no single country dominated the market, which remained diverse with many smaller partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, fresh papaya exports from the Americas in value terms declined in 2020. Exports amounted to 175.9 million US dollars, a slight decrease of 2.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 6.7%, with an average annual rate of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 179.8 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	4.4%	(2.1%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the distribution of fresh papaya export values from the Americas was spread across many countries. Portugal, Spain, and Germany were the leading buyers, contributing 5.5%, 4.6%, and 3.8% of total export value, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 13.9% of exports, but no partner emerged as clearly dominant, reflecting a fragmented market.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes of fresh papayas into the Americas displayed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. In 2017, imports were at their lowest, while 2019 saw the highest volume at 15.4 thousand tons, resulting in a 5.5-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports fell to 13.4 thousand tons, a significant reduction of 12.9% year-on-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a surge of 346.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	346.0%	23.2%	(12.9%)	68.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of fresh papaya imports into the Americas was 29.5 million US dollars, showing little change from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 7.6%, averaging a 2.5% annual growth rate. The lowest value was in 2018 at 27.4 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 29.7 million US dollars. The largest year-on-year increase was in 2019, with an 8.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US