Fresh papayas market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh papayas in Australia and New Zealand showed strong growth from 2018 to 2023, with volume increasing from 12 619 t to 22 542 t. The most rapid expansion occurred in 2019 and 2020, followed by a more moderate rise to a peak of 21 835 t in 2021. After a slight contraction in 2022, the market rebounded to set a new high in 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar trajectory, rising from 11 968 t to 21 760 t over the six-year period. Imports remained a secondary source, fluctuating between 425 t and 792 t per year, while exports were negligible. The overall market expansion was characterized by consistent growth in local output.

Production fresh papayas in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2018-2021

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2018-2021

Fresh papaya production in Australia and New Zealand has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 21 160 tonnes, marking a 7.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production surged by 76.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.9%.

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

Exports fresh papayas from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2018, while exports peaked in 2019, with a 4.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 10.9 tonnes of fresh papayas, which represents a 6.7% increase from 2020. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 15.7 tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, when exports dropped by 34.6%. Conversely, the largest increase was in 2019, with exports jumping by 381.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, and French Polynesia were notable buyers of fresh papayas from Australia and New Zealand, though their combined share remained relatively modest. Singapore accounted for 9.4% of exports in kind, while Brunei Darussalam and French Polynesia each contributed 6.2%. Together, these three markets represented 21.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After declining for two consecutive years, fresh papaya exports from Australia and New Zealand rebounded in 2021. Export value reached 27 000 US dollars, reflecting an 18.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, export value fell by 75.9%, with an average annual decline of 37.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 23 000 US dollars. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, when export value decreased by 68.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Singapore, French Polynesia, and the United States were among the leading buyers of fresh papayas from Australia and New Zealand in value terms. Singapore accounted for 8.6% of export value, French Polynesia for 8.3%, and the United States for 1.7%. Together, these three partners represented just 18.7% of total export value, highlighting a broadly diversified export market.

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

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

Imports fresh papayas to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, fresh papaya imports into Australia and New Zealand increased in 2021. Import volume totaled 685.9 tonnes, a sharp 61.5% rise from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 4.7%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 1.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 424.8 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 30.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Philippines and Fiji dominated Australia and New Zealand's fresh papaya import market in terms of volume, with other countries accounting for the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, fresh papaya imports into Australia and New Zealand reached a value of 1 631 000 US dollars, up 53.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 8.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 063 000 US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 33.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Philippines and Fiji together accounted for the vast majority of fresh papaya imports into Australia and New Zealand in value terms. The Philippines represented 56.7% of total import value, while Fiji contributed 39.1%. Combined, these two partners made up 95.8% of total imports, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

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

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