Argentina: Papaya Market 2025

Papaya Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, the Argentinian papaya market increased by 3.7% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Papaya Production in Argentina

In value terms, papaya production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 69%. Papaya production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average papaya yield in Argentina contracted to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1.3%. The papaya yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of papayas were harvested in Argentina; remaining stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to papaya production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Papaya Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of papayas were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 400% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for papaya exports from Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to +41.7%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) also remains the key foreign market for papayas exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at +38.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average papaya export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -84.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 261%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -2.2% per year.

Papaya Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of papayas decreased by -46.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 500%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, papaya imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 415%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main papaya supplier to Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +22.1%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of papayas to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +27.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average papaya import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a moderate increase. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +4.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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