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Fresh papayas market in China

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the fresh papaya market in China grew from 459 thousand tons to 542 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by the implementation of the national rural revitalization strategy, which promoted agricultural modernization, green development, and industrial integration. Policies such as the construction of high-standard farmland, measures to stabilize grain production, and the digitalization of agriculture introduced in 2020 enhanced overall productivity and efficiency, benefiting papaya cultivation.

Market volume continued to increase through 2022 and 2023, reaching 556 thousand tons. During this period, targeted measures specifically for the papaya industry accelerated growth. In Baihe County, a dedicated papaya industrial park was established, attracting new enterprises and promoting the 'company + farmers' business model. Government support through tax incentives, funding for research and development, and the encouragement of deep-processing capabilities extended the papaya value chain. Concurrently, the revision of the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law and the implementation of invasive species management strengthened the regulatory framework for sustainable industry expansion.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, China ranked seventh 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

China's fresh papaya production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 521.1 thousand tons, marking a moderate 5.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 18.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.2%	6.1%	5.0%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of fresh papaya production in China fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 720.3 million US dollars, a 16.9% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value declined by 3.1%, with an average annual decrease of 1.0%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 870.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.1%	(0.4%)	(16.9%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from China

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, China's fresh papaya exports declined. In 2020, exports totaled 10 894 tons, down 2.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 27.4%, equivalent to an 8.4% annualized rate. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 170 tons, while the largest increase of 16.4% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.4%	12.2%	(2.5%)	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong dominated China's fresh papaya exports in volume, consistently representing 94.5% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, China's fresh papaya exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 15 059 thousand US dollars, a 22.8% drop year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 4.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The peak value was in 2019 at 19 509 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase of 28.5% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.5%	5.4%	(22.8%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong was the primary destination for China's fresh papaya exports in value, absorbing 98.7% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to China

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, China's fresh papaya imports in volume declined. In 2020, imports stood at 1 206 tons, a 36.2% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 58.5%, equating to a 16.6% annualized rate. The highest volume was in 2019 at 1 889 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 57.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.3%	57.9%	(36.2%)	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the Philippines nearly exclusively shaped the geographical structure of China's fresh papaya imports in volume, accounting for 94.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of increase, China's fresh papaya imports in value declined. In 2020, import value was 1 400 thousand US dollars, down 34.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 40.1%, with an average annual rate of 11.9%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 2 143 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 56.1% was in 2018.

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