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Fresh papayas market in Mozambique

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, fresh papaya production in Mozambique remained stable at around 43 000 t annually, supported by new investments in the fruit sector targeting increased production and exports to South Africa. Government policies promoting food and nutritional security, implemented in 2021, further bolstered the agricultural sector, contributing to a slight rise in market volume to 40 981 t that year.

Between 2022 and 2023, production continued its steady course, but a dramatic increase in exports to 5 934 t in 2023 slashed the domestic market volume to 37 364 t. This export surge coincided with forecasts of below-average rainfall, which raised concerns over agricultural labor and pest pressures. For 2024, exports remained elevated at 4 870 t, while climatic events like Tropical Storm Filipo and an erratic rainy season onset were reported, alongside legal reforms in financial, tax, labor, commercial, and land legislation that strengthen the business environment for fruit cultivation.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Mozambique ranked as the 27th largest producer of fresh papayas from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Mozambique's fresh papaya production increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 43 152 tonnes, which remained largely stable compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

Mozambique's fresh papaya exports grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 2 736 tonnes, marking a solid 18.7% increase year-over-year. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports overall decreased by 14.6%, averaging a 5.1% annual decline. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 077 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 35.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.2%)	10.9%	18.7%	(5.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique's fresh papaya export market was extremely narrow, with South Africa accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Mozambique's fresh papaya exports in value terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 2 588 thousand US dollars, showing a limited gain of 9.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 126.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	99.3%	3.9%	9.2%	31.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa was the key partner for Mozambique's fresh papaya exports in value terms, representing 99.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

Mozambique's fresh papaya imports fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 21 tonnes, a substantial reduction of 24.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 66.2%, with a compound annual decline of 30.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(52.1%)	(6.7%)	(24.3%)	(30.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique's fresh papaya imports were highly concentrated, with South Africa accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Mozambique's fresh papaya imports in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 40 thousand US dollars, a solid contraction of 14.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 54.7%, with a compound annual decline of 23.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.7%)	(7.4%)	(14.5%)	(23.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa remained the dominant and nearly sole source for Mozambique's fresh papaya imports in value terms, holding a 100.0% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io