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Fresh papayas market in Eastern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh papaya market in Eastern Asia entered a period of sustained expansion from 2018, initiated by focused industry development in the Heze region. Local initiatives established extensive papaya planting bases, extended the industrial chain, and introduced 12 new papaya varieties alongside advanced cultivation techniques. This coordinated effort in planting, processing, and sales directly boosted domestic production capacity, laying the foundation for market growth.

From 2019 through 2023, market volume in physical terms rose consistently from 491 thousand tons to 562 thousand tons, supported by increasing domestic output. A concurrent decline in export volumes over these years made more product available for local consumption, further aiding market expansion. In value terms, the market demonstrated volatility, dipping to $938 million in 2019 before a strong recovery pushed it to $1,274 million by 2023, indicating shifts in pricing or product value.

Moving into 2024, the market context was shaped by evolving consumer demand for fresh, nutritious, and specialty fruits, which helped sustain interest in papaya. Simultaneously, global shipping capacity constraints and logistical disruptions began to affect import volumes, introducing new dynamics to supply and pricing for the region.

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 Eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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 Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Eastern Asia's fresh papaya production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 521.1 thousand tons of fresh papayas, showing a modest 5.0% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 18.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia 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

In 2020, the value of fresh papaya output in Eastern Asia reached 1 109 million US dollars, reflecting a strong year-over-year increase of 17.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 27.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 8.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.1%	(6.5%)	17.2%	8.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Eastern Asia's fresh papaya export volume declined. In 2020, the region exported 7 079 tons of fresh papayas, marking a steep 30.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 237 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 19.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.4%	19.5%	(30.8%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year upward trend, the value of fresh papaya exports from Eastern Asia dropped. In 2020, exports totaled 15 065 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 22.8% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 4.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest value was in 2019 at 19 517 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 28.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.4%	5.3%	(22.8%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Eastern Asia's fresh papaya import volume fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 189 tons, indicating a limited decline of 7.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.5%. The maximum volume was in 2018 at 4 846 tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	(6.4%)	(7.6%)	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines, the United States, and Malaysia were the primary sources for fresh papaya imports into Eastern Asia in terms of volume. The Philippines accounted for 49.7% of imports, the United States for 17.5%, and Malaysia for 8.4%, together making up 75.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of fresh papayas into Eastern Asia were valued at 10 679 thousand US dollars, showing a slight 1.1% increase compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 567 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 11 528 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline happened in 2019 with an 8.3% drop, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 9.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	(8.3%)	1.1%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and the Philippines dominated fresh papaya imports into Eastern Asia in value terms, jointly holding an 82.0% share of total flows. The remaining portion was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io