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Fresh papayas market in Vietnam

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Vietnam's fresh papaya market volume grew consistently from 92.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 114.4 thousand tons in 2020.

Growth slowed in 2021 but was sustained by the expansion of high‑yield, yellow‑fleshed papaya cultivation models in Dak Nong province and the adoption of double‑harvest practices that increased farm income. The market accelerated again in 2022, driven by strong export demand that raised producer prices and the creation of a premium 'bonsai papaya' niche during the Lunar New holiday, which added a new consumption segment.

In 2023, production reached 132.3 thousand tons, bolstered by large‑scale purchasing companies in the Mekong Delta and the adoption of international standards like GlobalGAP, which enhanced export competitiveness, particularly to neighboring Cambodia.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Vietnam was one of the world's leading producers of fresh papayas from 2017 to 2020, ranking 18th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Vietnam's fresh papaya production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 114.6 thousand tons of fresh papayas, representing a 5.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 33.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	17.4%	5.1%	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Vietnam

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2019, with a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, fresh papaya exports from Vietnam amounted to 191.1 tons, marking a significant decline of 15.5% compared to the previous year. The peak volume of 226.2 tons was reached in 2019, which also saw the largest annual increase at 181.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	181.0%	(15.5%)	38.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Russia, and France were the main destinations for Vietnam's fresh papaya exports by volume. Switzerland accounted for 28.4% of exports, Russia for 13.8%, and France for 9.1%. Together, these three countries represented 51.3% of total export flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Vietnam's fresh papaya exports by value grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value totaled 406.8 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 43.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports by value surged by 398%, with an average annual growth rate of 70.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	150.9%	38.0%	43.8%	70.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Russia, and France remained the key partners for Vietnam's fresh papaya exports by value. Switzerland accounted for 32.6% of export value, Russia for 15.1%, and France for 9.1%. Collectively, these three countries made up 56.8% of total export flows in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io