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Fresh papayas market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian fresh papaya market volume grew from 12 000 t in 2018 to over 21 000 t in 2021. This expansion was supported by the introduction of industry R&D and marketing levies in 2018, which funded activities to improve production efficiency and promote the fruit to consumers.

After a temporary dip to 19 000 t in 2022, the market recovered to 21 755 t in 2023. The development and implementation of the Papaya Strategic Investment Plan 2022-26 provided a framework for targeted investments in sustainable production, helping to stabilize and then increase output.

The industry continues to operate under this strategic plan, focusing on environmentally sustainable systems, while general food labeling standards and country-of-origin requirements shape the market presentation of fresh papayas.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia's fresh papaya production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 21 160 tonnes of fresh papayas, marking a 7.7% increase from the previous year. Looking back from 2018 to 2021, production surged by 76.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 20.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.7%	31.7%	7.7%	20.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Australia's fresh papaya exports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled just 1.9 tonnes, representing a sharp drop of 79.9% compared to the year before. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports plummeted by 95.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -63.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.9%)	(20.9%)	(79.9%)	(63.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand was the dominant market for Australia's fresh papaya exports in volume terms, accounting for 75.3% of total shipments. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market for fresh papayas from Australia has shown significant volatility. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 5.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, the value of fresh papaya exports was 26.6 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 47.6% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 18.0 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 77.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(77.3%)	(23.0%)	47.6%	(36.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, New Zealand accounted for 81.3% of Australia's fresh papaya exports in value terms. The rest of the export value was spread across multiple countries, each with smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's fresh papaya import market has been unstable over this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2021 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, import volume was 26.8 tonnes, showing a modest decline of 9.6% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 104.4 tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2020 with a drop of 71.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 185.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	185.4%	(71.6%)	(9.6%)	(9.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, two countries—Fiji and Thailand—dominated Australia's fresh papaya imports in volume, together making up 99.5% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for fresh papayas in Australia has experienced considerable fluctuations. Imports reached their minimum in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, the value of fresh papaya imports was 163.3 thousand US dollars, up by 27.4% from 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 413.1 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2020 with a drop of 69.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 253.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	253.3%	(69.0%)	27.4%	11.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Australia's fresh papaya imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Fiji, which accounted for 92.9% of the total.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io