Earlier Report Observations
The fresh papaya market in Chile showed notable fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2023. After growing to 2,417 tons in 2019, the market contracted to 2,204 tons in 2020, partially recovered to 2,229 tons in 2021, and then gradually declined to 2,135 tons by 2023. Domestic production followed a similar pattern, peaking in 2019 before trending downward.
In 2022, regulatory approval for Brazilian papaya exports to Chile established a new import pathway, promising to diversify the supply of varieties year-round. Simultaneously, experimental papaya cultivation began on Easter Island, aiming to develop domestic production and reduce reliance on imports, which historically came mainly from Ecuador. These developments occurred alongside sustained consumer interest in fresh, high-quality, and flavorful fruit.
By 2023, the market continued to be supplied by both the ongoing experimental local production of Chilean papaya and persistent imports from Ecuador. The overall market volume remained on a slight downward trend, settling at 2,135 tons.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Chile
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Chile
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production fresh papayas in Chile
In kind, 2018-2021, t
Top producers of fresh papayas, 2018-2021
World map of production of fresh papayas, 2018-2021
Chile produced 2 229 tons of fresh papayas in 2021, representing a modest increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2020 at 2 194 tons, while the peak was recorded in 2019 with 2 417 tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 9.3%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2019, rising by 7.8%.
Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 7.8% | (9.3%) | 1.6% | (0.2%) |
Exports fresh papayas from Chile
Exports in kind, kg
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021, kg
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2018 to 2021, Peru was the exclusive destination for Chile's fresh papaya exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021
Exports in value, $ US
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021, $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
During the 2018–2021 period, Peru dominated Chile's fresh papaya exports in value terms, representing 100.0% of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021
Imports fresh papayas to Chile
Imports in kind, kg
In 2021, Chile's imports of fresh papayas in kind amounted to just 10 kg, marking a dramatic decline of 99.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports fell by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -94.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, kg
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | (99.9%) | (94.4%) |
Between 2018 and 2021, Peru was the primary and nearly exclusive source for Chile's fresh papaya imports in kind, making up 99.9% of total import volumes.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021
Imports in value, $ US
Chile's imports of fresh papayas in value terms reached 188 US dollars in 2021, reflecting a sharp decrease of 83.5% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports declined by 97.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -71.0%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021, $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | (83.5%) | (71.0%) |
From 2018 to 2021, Peru and the United States were the dominant players in Chile's fresh papaya import market in value terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021
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