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Fresh papayas market in MENA

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh papaya market in the MENA region expanded from 64.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 76.1 thousand tons in 2023, though not without volatility. A 13.5% increase in 2019 was reversed the following year when the COVID-19 pandemic caused a 19.9% contraction to 58.9 thousand tons, disrupting supply chains and affecting consumer access.

Market volume recovered strongly in 2021, rising by 14.9% to 67.6 thousand tons, nearly regaining the pre-pandemic level. After stabilizing around 67.5 thousand tons in 2022, consumption grew again by 12.8% in 2023 to reach a new high. This overall growth was supported by a steady rise in domestic production, which more than doubled from 27.9 thousand tons to 47.8 thousand tons over the period, while imports remained a significant but fluctuating source of supply.

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

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

Fresh papaya production in the MENA region grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 37 254 tons, marking a 12.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 25.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 27 896 tons, which saw the largest decline of 5.9%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, with an 18.6% jump.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	18.6%	12.6%	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MENA exported 693 tons of fresh papayas, a 277.3% surge from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 54.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	153.0%	(54.6%)	277.3%	63.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the Netherlands, and the United States were among the top buyers of fresh papayas from MENA, accounting for 4.4%, 4.0%, and 3.9% of exports in volume, respectively. Together, they made up just 12.3% of total exports, highlighting a highly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. Export values reached their lowest level in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.1-fold difference. In 2020, MENA exported fresh papayas worth 1 402 thousand US dollars, a sharp 132.1% increase from 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 30.6%, while the biggest rise was in 2018, up 219.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	219.3%	(30.6%)	132.1%	72.6%

Source: SHEV.io

The export structure in value terms was dispersed from 2017 to 2020. Spain, the Netherlands, and the United States accounted for 9.8%, 9.7%, and 8.2% of exports in value, respectively, totaling just 27.7% of all flows. The remaining 72.3% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to MENA

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a two-fold difference. In 2020, MENA's fresh papaya imports stood at 22 335 tons, a sharp 45.0% drop from 2019. The highest volume was in 2019 at 40 619 tons, and the largest increase was in 2018, up 83.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	83.4%	8.9%	(45.0%)	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sri Lanka, India, and Ethiopia formed the core group of import markets in volume terms, representing 50.4%, 28.7%, and 7.1% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 86.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Fresh papaya imports into MENA declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 21 385 thousand US dollars, a 15.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The highest value was in 2018 at 25 623 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	(0.8%)	(15.8%)	(5.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand were the key markets for imports in value terms, accounting for 38.7%, 29.0%, and 21.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 89.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io