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Fresh papayas market in Dominican Republic

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the fresh papaya market in the Dominican Republic expanded from 1 024 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 586 thousand tons in 2023, driven entirely by domestic production as imports were absent. This growth followed a path of steady increases, interrupted only by a modest contraction in 2020.

International demand for tropical fruits and favorable climatic conditions in the Latin American region supported the rise in output. Shifts in consumer preferences towards healthier and organic produce further contributed to market expansion.

In 2024, the market continues to be influenced by global price fluctuations, weather patterns in competing countries like Guatemala and Mexico, and the growing appreciation for premium varieties. No major new regulatory changes or large-scale facility openings were reported for the year.

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 Dominican Republic
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Dominican Republic ranked fourth 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

After two years of growth, fresh papaya production in the Dominican Republic declined. In 2020, the country produced 1 094 thousand tons of fresh papayas, a decrease of 7.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 25.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 176 thousand tons, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 18.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.1%	14.6%	(7.0%)	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of gains, fresh papaya production in the Dominican Republic saw a decline in value. In 2020, the output was valued at 841.9 million US dollars, a controlled reduction of 9.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 926.9 million US dollars, and the largest increase was observed in 2018 at 19.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.0%	6.8%	(9.2%)	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Dominican Republic

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, fresh papaya exports from the Dominican Republic totaled 1 800 tons, marking a robust year-on-year increase of 12.9%. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 20.7%, with an average annual decline of 7.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 594 tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 2 820 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 43.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 24.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.3%	(43.5%)	12.9%	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States remained the primary destination for fresh papaya exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for 71.1% of total export volume, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, fresh papaya exports from the Dominican Republic amounted to 1.384 million US dollars, showing a 10.2% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 27.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1.256 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 2.384 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 47.3%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 25.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.2%	(47.3%)	10.2%	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States played a leading role in the value of fresh papaya exports from the Dominican Republic, holding a 76.0% share of total export flows, with the rest distributed among other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Dominican Republic

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, the Dominican Republic imported a total of value_last_year tons of fresh papayas, down by 68.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 100%, equating to an annualized decline of 96.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.5%)	n/a	n/a	(96.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States held the leading position in fresh papaya imports to the Dominican Republic by volume, with a share of 16.4%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years, with a peak in 2018 and a trough in 2020, showing an 868-fold fluctuation. In 2020, cross-border shipments of fresh papayas to the Dominican Republic registered 0.0 thousand US dollars, constituting a moderate uptick of 6.5% relative to the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	n/a	n/a	(89.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main share of fresh papaya imports to the Dominican Republic in value terms fell on the United States, which accounted for 11.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io