Africa: Papaya Market 2024

Papaya Market Size in Africa

The African papaya market reached $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +2.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Papaya Production in Africa

In value terms, papaya production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of papaya production was Nigeria (X tons), accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kenya (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria amounted to +1.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-0.6% per year) and Kenya (-3.3% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of papayas in Africa totaled X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 4.4%. Over the period under review, the papaya yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of papayas in Africa reduced to X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to papaya production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Papaya Exports

Exports in Africa

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of papayas decreased by -17.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, papaya exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 95% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ghana represented the major exporter of papayas in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 47% of total exports in 2022. Mozambique (X tons) held a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (13%) and Angola (8.4%). Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +198.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest papaya supplier in Africa, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ghana totaled +21.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (+169.6% per year) and Angola (+56.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+9.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Papaya Imports

Imports in Africa

For the third consecutive year, Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of papayas, which increased by 34% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 233% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, papaya imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 105%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the major importer of papayas, committing 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Burkina Faso (X tons), committing a 35% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +137.0%).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported papayas in Africa, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +24.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -31.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-8.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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