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Fresh papayas market in Middle Africa

Fresh papayas market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the fresh papaya market in Middle Africa experienced modest fluctuations, with production declining slightly from 214.0 thousand tons to 210.6 thousand tons. The adoption of the Code des Marchés Publics in 2018, which governed public procurement procedures, and the subsequent revision of the procurement guide in 2019 aimed at enhancing transparency, provided a regulatory framework that supported market conditions for fresh agricultural products during this period.

Between 2021 and 2023, market volumes showed marginal growth followed by stabilization. A rising price trend on certain agricultural markets like coffee in 2021 created a favorable price context for fresh produce, contributing to a production increase to 211.5 thousand tons. The continued reinforcement of public procurement regulations and managerial values at the regulatory agency in 2022 further supported market reliability, aiding a rise to 212.7 thousand tons. In 2023, updated pharmaceutical regulations and market authorization requirements emphasized quality and safety in the supply chain, influencing production standards as volumes settled at 212.1 thousand tons.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Middle Africa
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa 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. 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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 Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 Middle Africa

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

Middle Africa's fresh papaya production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 210.6 thousand tons of fresh papayas, representing a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 2.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 0.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(0.8%)(0.8%)(0.8%)(0.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

Middle Africa's fresh papaya exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 259.9 tons, marking a significant rise of 215.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 60 218.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 744.9%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year12 006.5%57.8%215.8%744.9%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in volume terms was dominated by a single market: Portugal, which accounted for 91.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports in value terms changed by 61 times from the trough in 2017 to the peak in 2020. In 2020, fresh papaya exports from Middle Africa amounted to 87 572 US dollars, reflecting an increase of 243.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 43.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 3 047.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year3 047.0%(43.5%)243.0%293.6%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of fresh papayas from Middle Africa were largely concentrated on Portugal, which accounted for 86.7% of total flows; other countries together formed the residual {rest_share}%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. From 2018 to 2020, there was a peak-to-trough amplitude of 8.3 times. In 2020, Middle Africa imported 0.9 tons of fresh papayas, down by 49.9% from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 7.5 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 75.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 283.1%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year283.1%(75.9%)(49.9%)(22.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Portugal dominated the import structure in volume terms, with a share of 93.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed volatility during these years. There was a 4.5-fold variation between the maximum in 2018 and the minimum in 2020. In 2020, Middle Africa imported approximately 4 138 US dollars of fresh papayas, reflecting a solid loss of 15.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 18 825 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 74.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 82.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year82.8%(74.0%)(15.3%)(26.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the market structure was highly concentrated, with Portugal alone responsible for 91.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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