Democratic Republic of the Congo: Papaya Market 2020

Papaya Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the papaya market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, papaya consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the papaya market attained its maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Papaya Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, papaya production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, papaya production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo papaya production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Average yield of papayas in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to X ton per ha in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the papaya yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. The global papaya yield peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of papayas were harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo; standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the papaya harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to papaya production reached its peak figure at X ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, harvested area failed to regain its momentum.

Papaya Exports

Exports by Country

Mexico represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Guatemala (X tons) occupied an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (X%). The U.S. (X tons), India (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to papaya exports from Mexico stood at +X%. At the same time, Sri Lanka (+X%), Guatemala (+X%), India (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Brazil (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sri Lanka emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (+X p.p.), Guatemala (+X p.p.), Brazil (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.) and Sri Lanka (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Malaysia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Guatemala ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Guatemala recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the papaya export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the papaya export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices for papayas reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Papaya Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the imports of papayas into Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X tons, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, papaya imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, papaya imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, papaya imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, papaya imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The U.S. prevails in papaya imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by El Salvador (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Canada (X tons), together generating an X% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the U.S. increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, El Salvador (+X%), Portugal (+X%), Spain (+X%), Germany (+X%), the UK (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, El Salvador emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-X%) and the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.) and El Salvador (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported papayas into Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the papaya import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the papaya import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform