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Fresh papayas market in India

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh papaya market in India reached its peak volume in 2019 at over 6 million tons, following a slight increase from 5.98 million tons in 2018. This initial growth was supported by the expansion of cultivation areas across key states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, which increased production capacity. However, market value in US dollars fell sharply from $3.3 billion in 2018 to $2.2 billion in 2020.

From 2020 to 2023, market volume gradually declined to 5.23 million tons, with the drop between 2022 and 2023 being less than 2%, indicating a stabilization. During this period, the industry saw the emergence of contract farming models, which provided farmers with technical advisory, certified disease-free seedlings, and guaranteed market linkages. Simultaneously, investments in cold chain infrastructure and improved packaging techniques, such as wrapping individual fruits, helped reduce postharvest losses and maintain quality for both domestic and growing export markets.

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 India
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in India 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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India 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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fresh papayas in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

India was the world's leading producer of fresh papayas from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Fresh papaya production in India declined after two years of growth. In 2020, India produced 5,780 thousand tonnes of fresh papayas, representing a modest year-over-year decrease of 4.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 6,050 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 1.0% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	1.0%	(4.5%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Fresh papaya production in India declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 2,220 million US dollars, reflecting a significant year-over-year decrease of 27.0%. From 2017 to 2020, production value dropped by 37.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	(8.4%)	(27.0%)	(14.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from India

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, fresh papaya exports from India totaled 7,346 tonnes, marking a significant drop of 18.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 36.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 22.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.2%)	0.3%	(18.2%)	(13.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nepal (34.2% of exports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (27.2% of exports in kind), and Saudi Arabia (13.8% of exports in kind) were the leading destinations for India's fresh papaya exports, collectively accounting for 75.2% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Fresh papaya exports from India declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2,822 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-over-year decrease of 37.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value dropped by 59.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.3%)	(9.0%)	(37.5%)	(25.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates (31.5% of exports in value terms), Saudi Arabia (21.0% of exports in value terms), and Qatar (12.0% of exports in value terms) formed the core of India's fresh papaya export markets, together accounting for 64.5% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io