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Fresh papayas market in Iran

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, Iran's fresh papaya market established a foundation of domestic production through pioneering cultivation efforts and retail expansion. Experimental growing began in 2018, including a successful 1,500 m² greenhouse in Yazd Province. By 2019, farmers increased cultivation attempts in southern regions like Sistan and Baluchestan, Hormozgan, Yazd, and Bushehr, supported by a growing network of physical and online stores in Tehran and other cities that improved consumer access. The market adapted in 2020 with increased supply through online wholesalers, and the introduction of new, better-tasting varieties in 2021 helped sustain domestic interest and production, which stabilized around 300 tonnes.

The period from 2022 onward saw further market development focused on e-commerce and export channels. Online sales and postal delivery of fresh papaya in various packaging significantly widened consumer reach. Cultivation continued to expand modestly in southern provinces with relatively low initial investment. Notably, 2022 saw the first reported export shipments from Mazandaran Province, indicating efforts to develop foreign markets. By 2023, domestic production remained steady at approximately 300 tonnes, while imports emerged for the first time, signaling sustained internal demand that local output began to supplement.

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 Iran
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iran 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. 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran 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 Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran 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, $ 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 Iran

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

In 2019, Iran produced 306.5 tons of fresh papayas, marking the highest output during the 2017-2020 period. However, production declined to 298.7 tons in 2020, representing a 2.6% decrease from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 294.9 tons. Over the entire four-year span, production fell by 2.5%, with an average annual decline of 0.8%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, when production decreased by 3.7%, while the largest increase was observed in 2019, with a 3.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	3.9%	(2.6%)	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Iran

Exports in kind, t

Exports of fresh papayas from Iran showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. In 2019, exports reached their peak at 123.4 tons, but plummeted to just 0.1 tons in 2020, a staggering 99.9% decline. This dramatic shift resulted in a 1 582-fold difference between the two years. The most substantial increase was recorded in 2019, when exports surged by 4 183.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	4 183.9%	(99.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq dominated Iran's fresh papaya exports in volume, accounting for 97.7% of the total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Iran's fresh papaya exports experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2019 at 17.8 thousand US dollars, then dropped sharply to 0.0 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a 99.8% decrease. This decline created a 425-fold difference between the two years. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 1 139.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	1 139.2%	(99.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Iraq was the primary destination for Iran's fresh papaya exports in value terms, making up 92.5% of the total export revenue.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Iran

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand was the sole source of fresh papaya imports to Iran in terms of volume, accounting for 100.0% of imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Thailand completely dominated Iran's fresh papaya imports in value, consistently representing 100.0% of the import market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io