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Fresh papayas market in MERCOSUR

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh papaya market in MERCOSUR saw its volume increase from 1 037 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 228 thousand tons in 2021. State-backed associations like Abrafrutas promoted exports and supported local producers, while stricter phytosanitary standards for European markets drove improvements in production practices. Investments in agricultural technology and irrigation techniques raised yields, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, heightened demand for healthy fruits bolstered domestic consumption.

Market volume then fell to 1 166 thousand tons in 2022 and 1 118 thousand tons in 2023. Conversely, the market value climbed steadily, reaching $1 629 million in 2023. This shift reflected a focus on higher-value segments, spurred by new labeling and traceability rules for exports and investments in cold-storage and refrigerated transport to reduce post-harvest losses.

Entry of new players focusing on organic and specialty papayas, along with policies supporting smallholder farmers, diversified the supply base. The Mercosur-European Union agreement, which reduced tariffs, began to influence trade patterns from 2023, and regional weather events affected supply conditions in neighboring countries.

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

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

MERCOSUR's fresh papaya production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 248 thousand tons of fresh papayas, representing a 5.4% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	9.8%	5.4%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, MERCOSUR's fresh papaya production value declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 269 million US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 1.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 11.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 284 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	0.8%	(1.1%)	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, MERCOSUR's fresh papaya exports in volume terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 41 913 tons, which is 3.9% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 7.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 43 625 tons, and the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	2.8%	(3.9%)	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal, Spain, and Germany were the main destinations for MERCOSUR's fresh papaya exports by volume. Portugal accounted for 20.8% of exports, Spain for 17.2%, and Germany for 14.2%. Together, these three countries represented 52.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

MERCOSUR's fresh papaya export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 42 609 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 9.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 50 065 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase at 21.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.1%	(5.6%)	(9.9%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Spain, and Germany remained the key markets for MERCOSUR's fresh papaya exports by value. Portugal represented 20.8% of export value, Spain 17.0%, and Germany 14.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 52.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 391 tons and peaked in 2020 at 902 tons, reflecting a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR's fresh papaya imports amounted to 902 tons, representing a sharp increase of 115.0% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	7.5%	115.0%	30.7%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Imports varied significantly, with the lowest value in 2017 and the highest in 2020, showing a 2.4-fold difference. In 2020, MERCOSUR's fresh papaya imports were valued at 1 920 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial increase of 139.6% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.3%.

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