American Papaya Imports Rise for the Second Consecutive Year Despite the Pandemic
Jul 31, 2021
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In 2020, American papaya imports reached $134M, the highest point over the last decade. Both in volume and value terms, imports grow for the second year in a row despite the pandemic. Mexico and Guatemala rule the American import market, comprising 98% of the total volume of shipments to the U.S. In 2020, the average papaya import price in the U.S. rose by +2% compared to the previous year's figures.