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Fresh papayas market in Mexico

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market for fresh papayas in Mexico experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, largely driven by shifts in export volumes. In 2019, the market size dipped to 984 thousand tons as growing external demand, particularly from the United States, led to a significant increase in exports. This trend reversed in 2020 when the market grew to 1,028 thousand tons, supported by a 3.2% rise in national production fueled by improved crop yields and expanded cultivated area.

A sharp surge in exports to 184 thousand tons in 2021 drew supply away from the domestic market, reducing its size to 951 thousand tons despite a modest production increase. The market recovered to 995 thousand tons in 2022 as production reached a peak of 1,196 thousand tons. This growth was aided by the adoption of new papaya varieties with higher yields and better resistance, which enhanced overall productivity.

In 2023, the domestic market contracted to 949 thousand tons following a decline in production. While international demand remained strong and cultivation expanded to new markets like Australia and China, production volumes eased from the previous year's high, leading to a smaller domestic 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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mexico
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mexico 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Mexico, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mexico by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, M $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Mexico

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Mexico was one of the world's leading producers of fresh papayas from 2018 to 2021, ranking fourth globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Mexico's fresh papaya production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 135 thousand tonnes of fresh papayas, marking a slight increase of 1.5% compared to 2020. Over the entire period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 9.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mexico in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	3.2%	1.5%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Mexico

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for fresh papayas from Mexico exhibited volatility between 2018 and 2021. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 5.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Mexico exported 183.6 thousand tonnes of fresh papayas, representing a year-on-year surge of 105.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 9.7%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019, at 196.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	196.2%	(9.7%)	105.2%	76.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico's fresh papaya exports were predominantly directed to the United States, which accounted for 99.4% of the total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Mexico in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Fresh papaya exports from Mexico increased in value for the third year in a row. In 2021, export earnings reached 112.5 million US dollars, reflecting a solid growth of 14.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 32.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.5%	3.5%	14.5%	9.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States accounted for nearly all of Mexico's fresh papaya exports in value terms, holding a 99.4% share of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Mexico in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io