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Fresh papayas market in Morocco, 2026

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 Morocco expanded from 2 026 tonnes in 2018 to 2 235 tonnes in 2019. This initial growth was supported by the crop's successful adaptation to local conditions in the Doukkala region, where high yields of up to 30 tonnes per hectare were achieved. Concurrently, rising global demand for exotic fruits and the emergence of a new market segment for green papaya with white flesh, popular in salads, encouraged local production and attracted agricultural investment in high-value tropical crops.

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused severe disruptions to air freight capacity, increasing logistics costs and affecting supply chains. This contributed to a shift in market dynamics, with the market volume declining to 2 097 tonnes as export flows changed amid higher production, packaging, and labor expenses. The market then stabilized at around 2 126 tonnes in 2021 and 2022, sustained by continued producer adaptation in Doukkala and steady demand for niche papaya varieties.

A pronounced expansion occurred in 2023, with the market volume reaching 2 920 tonnes. This surge reflects a significant increase in domestic production, building upon the established foundations of crop suitability and evolving consumer preferences for fresh papaya.

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 Morocco
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Morocco in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Morocco 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Morocco 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 Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Morocco 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 Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco 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 Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Morocco 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 Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Morocco 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 Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Morocco 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 Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Morocco 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 Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Morocco 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 Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco 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 Morocco in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Morocco 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 Morocco in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Morocco 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 Morocco, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Morocco 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 Morocco

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 Morocco saw a decline after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 2,270 tonnes, but then dropped slightly by 0.9% to 2,250 tonnes in 2020. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 31.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.5%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 18.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.4%	11.9%	(0.9%)	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Morocco

Exports in kind, t

Morocco's fresh papaya exports have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume totaled 160.4 tonnes, marking a sharp increase of 345.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 9,926.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 364.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	256.9%	531.2%	345.1%	364.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain was the main destination for Morocco's fresh papaya exports, accounting for 89.8% of the total volume. Other markets played a relatively minor role during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Morocco's fresh papaya exports in value terms have also risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports amounted to 256.9 thousand US dollars, up by 273.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 21,140.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 496.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	347.2%	1 170.6%	273.8%	496.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Spain dominated Morocco's fresh papaya exports in value, representing 92.9% of the total. This highlights a strong reliance on the Spanish market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Morocco

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of fresh papayas into Morocco showed significant fluctuations, indicating a volatile market. In 2019, imports bottomed out at 0.8 tonnes, but then surged to 7.9 tonnes in 2020, an increase of 946.8% compared to the previous year. The difference between the lowest and highest points was 10.5-fold, with the largest decline recorded in 2019 at 81.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	(81.7%)	946.8%	20.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Spain were the primary sources of Morocco's fresh papaya imports, together accounting for 99.9% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of fresh papaya imports into Morocco exhibited volatility over the observed period. In 2019, the value was at its lowest at 1.1 thousand US dollars, but it rose sharply to an unspecified amount in 2020, reflecting a 469.2% increase year-over-year. The peak-to-trough ratio was 5.7 times, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 67.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(67.8%)	469.2%	26.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Brazil and Spain were the key suppliers for Morocco's fresh papaya imports in value terms. Brazil accounted for 80.5% of total flows, while Spain made up 19.5%, together representing 99.9% of imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io