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Fresh papayas market in Southern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh papayas in Southern Asia increased from 6 137 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 6 203 thousand tonnes in 2019. This growth was driven by the significant expansion of papaya cultivation areas in key Indian states such as Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, along with the adoption of high-yielding commercial varieties like 'Red Lady' that enhanced production.

A decline began in 2020, with the market volume falling to 5 929 thousand tonnes. Global supply chain disruptions in 2021 further reduced volume to 5 678 thousand tonnes, affecting distribution and availability. During this period, regulatory emphasis on phytosanitary standards and quality certifications aimed to bolster export competitiveness, with exports growing steadily to 16 thousand tonnes by 2022.

The downward trend continued, with market volume reaching 5 398 thousand tonnes in 2023, a 2% decrease from 2022. Industry efforts focused on improving post-harvest handling and packaging to meet international standards, supporting export growth but not offsetting the contraction in domestic market size.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Southern Asia

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

Southern Asia's fresh papaya production volume declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 6,213 thousand tonnes, but then fell by 4.4% to 5,941 thousand tonnes in 2020. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, at 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	1.1%	(4.4%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Southern Asia's fresh papaya export volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 13,346 tonnes, marking a 30.3% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew significantly by 163.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.1%	23.1%	30.3%	38.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind was heavily concentrated on the United Arab Emirates, which accounted for 85.9% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes in value terms bottomed out in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign fresh papaya supplies from Southern Asia reached 6,101 thousand US dollars, remaining stable compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 7,165 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 14.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 105.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	105.2%	(14.6%)	(0.2%)	20.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates (62.9% of exports in value terms), Qatar (13.5%), and Kuwait (4.6%) consistently remained the main destinations for exports in value terms, together accounting for 81.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of fresh papayas to Southern Asia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Southern Asia imported 904 tonnes of fresh papayas, up by 3.4% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 67.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.2%	31.8%	3.4%	18.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Thailand was the main partner for imports in kind, with a share of 0.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year advance, Southern Asia's fresh papaya import volume in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 2,018 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate decline of 7.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 73.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2,173 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 45.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.6%	28.3%	(7.1%)	20.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates continued to lead the list of markets for imports in value terms of fresh papayas to Southern Asia, together accounting for 11.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io