Asia-Pacific: Papaya Market 2025

Papaya Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific papaya market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by 6.9% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Papaya Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, papaya production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of papaya production, comprising approx. 69% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Indonesia (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in India was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Indonesia (+1.9% per year) and China (+4.7% per year).

The average papaya yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 3% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The papaya harvested area declined modestly to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Papaya Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas shipments of papayas increased by 8.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, papaya exports stood at $X in 2022. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sri Lanka (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the key exporters of papayas in 2022, resulting at approx. 28% and 27% of total exports, respectively. India (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by China (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 40% share of total exports. Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest papaya supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and the Philippines ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. Malaysia, Thailand and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of +18.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Papaya Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, imports of papayas in Asia-Pacific rose slightly to X tons, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, papaya imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Singapore prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 66% of total imports in 2022. China (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8.2% share, followed by Hong Kong SAR (6.9%) and Brunei Darussalam (5%). Macao SAR (X tons), Japan (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to papaya imports into Singapore stood at -4.8%. At the same time, China (+17.2%), Brunei Darussalam (+9.5%) and Macao SAR (+8.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +17.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Zealand (-1.8%), Hong Kong SAR (-6.5%) and Japan (-9.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, Brunei Darussalam and Macao SAR increased by +7, +3.5 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest papaya importing markets in Asia-Pacific were Singapore ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 67% of total imports. Japan, New Zealand, Macao SAR and Brunei Darussalam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Macao SAR, with a CAGR of +18.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Macao SAR (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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