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Fresh papayas market in Côte d'Ivoire

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh papayas in Côte d'Ivoire showed steady growth from 13 474 t in 2018 to 14 584 t in 2023, despite a minor dip in 2021. This expansion was underpinned by the development of the sector initiated by the Azaguié fruit research station, which fostered improved agricultural techniques and production practices.

The devaluation of the CFA franc enhanced the attractiveness of exports to Europe, yet actual export volumes declined over the period, freeing up more fruit for the domestic market. Concurrently, rising export prices, reaching about 1.90 USD/kg by 2022, reflected strong international demand, although domestic factors played a more central role in shaping market size.

Production faced constraints from agronomic challenges, including high fertilizer requirements, sensitivity to pesticides, and the critical need for precise irrigation management. These factors, along with phytosanitary issues, limited faster output growth and influenced the market's year-to-year dynamics.

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 Côte d'Ivoire
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire 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, 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, 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 Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Côte d'Ivoire 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Côte d'Ivoire 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Côte d'Ivoire 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Côte d'Ivoire

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Côte d'Ivoire's fresh papaya production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 14 902 tonnes of fresh papayas, reflecting a 1.3% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	1.5%	1.3%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of fresh papayas in Côte d'Ivoire was valued at 842.8 thousand US dollars, marking a measured reduction of 8.0% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 804.5 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value occurred in 2019 at 915.8 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was observed in 2019, with a growth of 13.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	13.8%	(8.0%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Côte d'Ivoire

Exports in kind, t

Exported volumes of fresh papayas from Côte d'Ivoire declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 658 tonnes of fresh papayas, down by 17.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 37%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	(21.9%)	(17.0%)	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mali clearly dominated as the primary buyer of fresh papayas from Côte d'Ivoire, accounting for 91.2% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Fresh papaya exports from Côte d'Ivoire declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 37 241 US dollars, equivalent to a solid drop of 24.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 39.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	(12.4%)	(24.7%)	(15.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Mali concentrated 73.6% of total exports in value terms, while the remaining volume was distributed among many countries, each with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Côte d'Ivoire

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 5.4-fold gap between these years. In 2020, fresh papaya imports to Côte d'Ivoire totalled 0.2 tonnes, amounting to an improvement of 63.3% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	63.3%	(32.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Burkina Faso (63.6% of imports in volume terms), Brazil (10.6% of imports in volume terms), and Lebanon (9.2% of imports in volume terms) formed the key group of partners for fresh papaya imports to Côte d'Ivoire, jointly representing 83.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, fresh papaya imports to Côte d'Ivoire reached 1 601 US dollars, marking a steep uptick of 33.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 295.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 58.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	33.5%	58.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for fresh papaya imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value terms were Brazil (34.1% of imports in value terms), Spain (24.6% of imports in value terms), and Lebanon (21.8% of imports in value terms), which jointly accounted for 80.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Côte d'Ivoire in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io