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Fresh papayas market in Malawi

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh papayas in Malawi demonstrated overall stability from 2018 to 2023, with annual volumes consistently around 60 000 t. This period began with a market volume of 62 916 t in 2018, followed by a decline to 59 575 t the next year. The subsequent years saw a pattern of mild fluctuations, with the market gradually recovering and then stabilizing near 60 700 t by 2023.

Domestic production entirely shaped the market, as import and export activities were negligible. After the 2019 dip, production levels showed resilience, reaching 61 055 t in 2021 before a minor adjustment. The market concluded the period at 60 736 t in 2023, reflecting a consistent supply base with minor annual variations.

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 Malawi
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi 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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi 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 Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ 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 Malawi

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Malawi ranked as the 23rd largest 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

In 2020, Malawi produced 60 706 tonnes of fresh papayas, representing a 1.9% increase from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 59 552 tonnes, while the peak was recorded in 2018 with 62 896 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 5.3%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2018, rising by 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	(5.3%)	1.9%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Malawi

According to marketing analysis, Malawi did not export any fresh papayas between 2017 and 2020.

Imports fresh papayas to Malawi

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports reached their highest level in 2019 at 22 840 kg, then fell sharply to 7 169 kg in 2020, marking a 68.6% decrease. This resulted in a 3.2-fold variation between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, surging by 154.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	154.7%	14.7%	(68.6%)	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa was the sole supplier of fresh papayas to Malawi, accounting for 100.0% of total imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 19 874 US dollars, then dropped to 10 672 US dollars in 2020, a steep reduction of 46.3%. This created a 2.1-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2017. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 79.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	79.6%	15.4%	(46.3%)	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of fresh papayas to Malawi in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in South Africa, which held a 100.0% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io