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Fresh papayas market in Western Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

Earlier Report Observations

Production of fresh papayas in West Africa increased consistently from 926 000 t in 2018 to 1 001 000 t in 2023, with market volume growing in parallel from 925 000 t to 1 001 000 t. The market experienced a period of stability around 933 000 t in 2019-2020 before entering a phase of stronger expansion.

The most notable growth occurred from 2021 onward, with production rising by over 40 000 t in two years. In 2023, the increase was partly driven by rising export prices for papayas in Côte d'Ivoire, which reached approximately 2.05 USD/kg. This price improvement enhanced profitability for producers, encouraging higher output.

Throughout the period, the market benefited from a gradual shift in consumer preferences toward fresh, local, and healthy fruits in West Africa. These demand-side factors, combined with the region's focus on agricultural development, supported the steady expansion of fresh papaya production and consumption.

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

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

After rising for two consecutive years, fresh papaya production in Western Africa declined. In 2020, production reached 933.6 thousand tonnes, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 5.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.9%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 934.5 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	0.9%	(0.1%)	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Western Africa

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Western Africa exported 1 047 tonnes of fresh papayas, marking a sharp decline of 28.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28.5%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 10.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 467 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	5.7%	(28.7%)	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, fresh papayas from Western Africa were exported to numerous markets. Even the top three destinations—Germany, France, and the United Kingdom—collectively accounted for only 46.0% of total exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Western Africa exported fresh papayas worth 2 106 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 99.7% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 055 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	(0.7%)	99.7%	24.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the largest buyers of fresh papayas from Western Africa in value terms. Germany accounted for 63.2% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 8.7%, and France at 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented 78.7% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Western Africa

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 5.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Western Africa imported 42 tonnes of fresh papayas, down by 63.3% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 243 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 124.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	124.0%	(53.1%)	(63.3%)	(27.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and India were the main suppliers of fresh papayas to Western Africa by volume, together accounting for 5.4% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Western Africa imported fresh papayas worth 169 thousand US dollars, which is 4.3% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 169 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 254 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 33.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 18.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.0%	(33.5%)	4.3%	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Spain, India, and Portugal were the key sources for imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 39.7% of imports, India for 10.7%, and Portugal for 1.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 51.8% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io