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Fresh papayas market in Pakistan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Fresh papaya production in Pakistan grew consistently from 7.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 12.2 thousand tons in 2022, an increase of over 70%. This expansion was driven by a rise in cultivation across Punjab and Sindh regions, supported by the adoption of better disease prevention measures and drip irrigation systems. The opening of export opportunities to markets like Saudi Arabia in 2019 provided further incentive for farmers to increase their output.

The market stabilized at 12.3 thousand tons in 2023 as modern irrigation practices enhanced yield efficiency. While the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain disruptions, local farmers maintained production to ensure steady market availability. The overall growth over the period was sustained by continuous improvements in agricultural techniques and the expansion of cultivation areas.

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 Pakistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Pakistan

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

Pakistan's fresh papaya production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 8,537 tonnes of fresh papayas, marking a significant 11.9% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 30.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.0%	6.0%	11.9%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Pakistan

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Pakistan exported 180 kg of fresh papayas, a sharp increase of 1,700.0% from the 2019 level.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 700.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy and Greece were the top destinations for Pakistan's fresh papaya exports in volume terms, together accounting for 94.7% of total shipments, with the remainder going to other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Pakistan's fresh papaya exports reached $274 in 2020, up 2,379.7% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	2 379.7%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Greece dominated Pakistan's fresh papaya exports in value terms, jointly representing 96.1% of total export earnings, while other destinations made up the rest.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Pakistan

Imports in kind, kg

In 2018, Pakistan imported 380 kg of fresh papayas, a dramatic 83.3% decrease compared to 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.3%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Thailand was the leading source of fresh papaya imports into Pakistan in volume terms, holding an 85.7% share of total imports, with other countries accounting for the balance.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Pakistan's fresh papaya imports totaled $688 in 2018, down 83.1% year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.1%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand and Singapore were the primary sources of Pakistan's fresh papaya imports in value terms, together making up 99.6% of total import spending.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io