Egypt: Papaya Market 2025

Papaya Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian papaya market increased by 7.5% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. Papaya consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Papaya Production in Egypt

In value terms, papaya production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the average yield of papayas in Egypt was estimated at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of papayas in Egypt stood at less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Papaya Exports

Exports from Egypt

Papaya exports from Egypt soared to X tons in 2021, rising by 200% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 2,937%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, papaya exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4,127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for papaya exports from Egypt, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, papaya exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia (X kg), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +34.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-8.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-25.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for papaya exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +32.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average papaya export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+26.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Papaya Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, approx. X kg of papayas were imported into Egypt; which is down by -45% compared with 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, papaya imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of papaya to Egypt, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, papaya imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ghana (X kg), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand stood at -8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (-41.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+166.3% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of papayas to Egypt, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled -18.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+111.1% per year) and Ghana (-51.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average papaya import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, papaya import price decreased by -18.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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