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Fresh papayas market in Yemen

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, Yemen's fresh papaya market volume rose from 19 884 t to 24 502 t, driven by a notable increase in papaya cultivation and production as part of efforts to diversify agriculture and improve farmer incomes.

The civil war introduced challenges from 2020 onward. Market growth slowed in 2020, reaching 24 719 t, as conflict caused economic stagnation and damaged border markets, disrupting supply chains. Despite this, the market expanded to 27 325 t in 2021, supported by trade activity near the Al-Wadi'a border crossing which remained open.

Economic stagnation and reduced purchasing power led to a slight market contraction to 26 878 t in 2022. The market then recovered to 27 462 t in 2023, reflecting the resilience of domestic papaya production amid a difficult economic climate.

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 Yemen
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Yemen in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Yemen 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen 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 Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen 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 Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen 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 Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen 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 Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen 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 Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen 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 Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen 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 Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen 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 Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen 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 Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen 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 Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen 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 Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen 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 Yemen

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Yemen consistently ranked 30th globally in terms of fresh papaya production volume.

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Yemen's fresh papaya production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 24 845 tons, marking a 1.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 19 884 tons, representing an 8.5% decline from the previous year. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 23.2% jump in output.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	23.2%	1.4%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from Yemen

Exports in kind, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were the dominant buyers of fresh papayas from Yemen, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Yemen's export value pattern showed a strong reliance on Saudi Arabia, which absorbed 91.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to Yemen

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Yemen imported 61.4 tons of fresh papayas, a figure that remained broadly stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 145.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 34.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	34.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates and Oman together accounted for 100.0% of Yemen's total fresh papaya imports in volume, highlighting a highly concentrated import structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Yemen's fresh papaya import value reached 77 314 US dollars, showing only a marginal change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, import value skyrocketed by 896.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 115.2%.

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