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Fresh papayas market in Trinidad and Tobago

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh papayas in Trinidad and Tobago showed a clear growth phase from 2018 to 2020, rising from 1 229 metric tons to a peak of 1 619 metric tons.

A pronounced downward trend followed, with the market contracting to 1 370 metric tons in 2021, then to 1 212 metric tons in 2022, before a sharp decline to 644 metric tons in 2023.

By 2023, the market had lost more than 60% of its peak volume, marking a significant contraction over the latter part of the period.

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 Trinidad and Tobago
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Trinidad and Tobago 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Trinidad and Tobago 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Trinidad and Tobago 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Trinidad and Tobago 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 Trinidad and Tobago

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 Trinidad and Tobago has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1,660 tonnes of fresh papayas, marking a 1.2% rise compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 30.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	25.0%	1.2%	9.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Trinidad and Tobago

Exports in kind, kg

Fresh papaya exports from Trinidad and Tobago have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 41,298 kilograms, representing a significant drop of 22.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 58.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -25.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.9%)	(35.7%)	(22.8%)	(25.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Barbados was the overwhelming destination for Trinidad and Tobago's fresh papaya exports, accounting for 96.9% of the total volume shipped.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of fresh papayas from Trinidad and Tobago have decreased for the third year running. In 2020, the country exported $75.5 thousand US worth of fresh papayas, reflecting a 4.1% decline compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms dropped by 47.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.9%)	(10.2%)	(4.1%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Barbados dominated the geographic structure of Trinidad and Tobago's fresh papaya exports in value terms, holding a 94.5% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Trinidad and Tobago

Imports in kind, kg

Trinidad and Tobago imported 54 kilograms of fresh papayas in 2020, which is a sharp increase of 1,250.0% from 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1 250.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was the primary source of fresh papaya imports to Trinidad and Tobago, absorbing 93.1% 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 Trinidad and Tobago in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of fresh papayas to Trinidad and Tobago amounted to $0.0 thousand US, representing a 49.7% decrease compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(49.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines together formed the core of Trinidad and Tobago's fresh papaya imports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Trinidad and Tobago in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io