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Fresh papayas market in Bangladesh, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh papaya market in Bangladesh saw its production volume increase from 132 thousand tons in 2018 to over 147 thousand tons in 2022, driven by enhanced agricultural productivity, growing domestic demand for healthy foods, and government policies supporting local farmers and sustainable practices. This period of growth was further accelerated by the expansion of production and export infrastructure, including the launch of new papaya varieties and improved logistics.

After a temporary contraction in 2020 and 2021, the market rebounded strongly in 2022. The recovery and subsequent high output were supported by the entry of new players, increased focus on meeting international organic standards to boost exports, and national policies promoting agricultural diversification. These developments helped strengthen the sector's foundation and competitiveness.

Production stabilized at 145 thousand tons in 2023, maintained by investments in precision irrigation technology, which improved efficiency, and sustained consumer interest in the health benefits of papaya. Adjustments in domestic pricing and regulatory changes affecting input costs also shaped the market environment during this period.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bangladesh
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bangladesh 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, 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. 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 Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Bangladesh in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bangladesh in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bangladesh by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, 2018-2024
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 Bangladesh

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Bangladesh held the 15th position globally in fresh papaya production.

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Bangladesh produced 130.7 K t of fresh papayas, representing a modest 3.8% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 135.8 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	3.2%	(3.8%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Bangladesh

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Bangladesh's foreign supplies of fresh papayas amounted to 83.6 t, down 25.7% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(25.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Kuwait and the United Kingdom together accounted for 81.9% of total exports in volume, with other countries forming a diverse but less significant portion.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Bangladesh's fresh papaya exports were valued at 293.9 K $ US, showing a notable 14.1% reduction compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(14.1%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait and the United Kingdom dominated export values, jointly representing 86.5% of total flows, while other destinations made smaller individual contributions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Bangladesh

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 2.1 t, reflecting a steep 73.3% decline from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 95.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 45.2%. From the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2020, imports changed by a factor of 64.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(95.9%)	45.2%	(73.3%)	(74.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, India dominated the import structure in volume, consistently accounting for 94.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2019 at 1.6 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 84.0%. In 2020, cross-border shipments of fresh papayas to Bangladesh totaled 2.1 K $ US, marking a sudden 31.4% increase from 2019. From the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2019, imports differed by a factor of 21.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(70.1%)	(84.0%)	31.4%	(60.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India remained the primary source for fresh papaya imports to Bangladesh, accounting for 71.1% of total import value, while other destinations were much less significant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bangladesh in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io