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Fresh papayas market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Cameroon's fresh papaya market volume began at 31,241 kg in 2018. That year, a new food safety law established a three-year consumption authorization for fresh fruits, setting a regulatory foundation for the market. Papaya cultivation was also highlighted as a profitable and relatively safe agricultural activity. The market volume then rose sharply to 42,780 kg in 2019.

After stabilizing at 42,740 kg in 2020, the market contracted to 39,211 kg in 2021. A partial recovery followed, bringing the volume to 41,140 kg in 2022.

In 2023, the market expanded significantly to 46,680 kg, reaching its highest volume in the period. That same year, the Ministry of Agriculture withdrew the approval of certain phytosanitary products, which impacted the agricultural inputs available for papaya cultivation.

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 Cameroon
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon 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, kg
  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, kg
  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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fresh papayas in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cameroon's fresh papaya production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 45 890 kg of fresh papayas, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 5.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	2.4%	0.2%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Cameroon

Exports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during this period. Exports peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 4.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cameroon's fresh papaya exports amounted to 3 150 kg, marking a 5.0% increase from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 000 kg, which represented the largest decline of 77.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(77.7%)	5.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France and Switzerland were the dominant destinations for Cameroon's fresh papaya exports in kind, jointly accounting for 84.7% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period. Export values reached their maximum in 2018 and fell to a minimum in 2019, showing a 184-fold shift. In 2020, Cameroon exported fresh papayas worth 1 307 US dollars, reflecting a significant uptick of 1,431.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 85 US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 99.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(99.5%)	1 431.9%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of fresh papayas from Cameroon were almost entirely tied to France, which accounted for 91.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Cameroon

Imports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France was the almost exclusive supplier of fresh papayas to Cameroon, representing 100.0% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France was by far the main destination for imports in value terms of fresh papayas to Cameroon, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io