Australia and Oceania: Papaya Market 2025

Papaya Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The papaya market in Australia and Oceania reached $X in 2022, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Papaya Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, papaya production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of papaya production was Australia (X tons), accounting for 70% of total volume. Moreover, papaya production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Fiji (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Samoa (X tons), with a 12% share.

In Australia, papaya production increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Fiji (+4.3% per year) and Samoa (-0.2% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of papayas in Australia and Oceania totaled X tons per ha, increasing by 2.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the papaya yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, shrinking by -1.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to papaya production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Papaya Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of papayas were exported in Australia and Oceania; shrinking by -30.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, papaya exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. Australia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Fiji was also the fastest-growing in terms of the papayas exports, with a CAGR of -4.5% from 2012 to 2022. Australia (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Fiji saw its share reduced by -4.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Fiji ($X) remains the largest papaya supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Fiji was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, papaya export price increased by +54.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (+4.6%).

Papaya Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas purchases of papayas increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, papaya imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 53%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of papayas, namely New Zealand, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the papayas imports, with a CAGR of -1.8% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of New Zealand (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported papayas in Australia and Oceania.

In New Zealand, papaya imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +1.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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